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Watch: are you protecting yourself while spraying?

Farmers across the country generally need to spray at some stage or another, and should be trained and dressed appropriately.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Watch: are you protecting yourself while spraying?

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HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

NEWS 6 October 2025

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

NEWS 15 September 2025

HSA to target forestry sector in new safety campaign

HSA to target forestry sector in new safety campaign

HSA to target forestry sector in new safety campaign

NEWS 9 September 2025

Farmers urged to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week kicks off

Farmers urged to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week kicks off

Farmers urged to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week kicks off

NEWS 21 July 2025

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Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

This figure comes from the HSA’s 2024 annual report which showed that the authority conducted 11,600 workplace inspections and investigations across all economic sectors.

FARM SAFETY 9 June 2025

Farm safety has to move in the right direction

Farm safety has to move in the right direction

There was a decrease in the volume of fatal farm accidents last year, and hopefully this trend continues, writes Martin Merrick.

FARM SAFETY 9 June 2025

New action plan targeting farm fatalities launched

New action plan targeting farm fatalities launched

The Farm Safety Partnership (FSPAC) launched the plan for 2025 to 2027 with the goal to tackle persistent safety challenges in the sector while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing.

FARM SAFETY 9 June 2025

Teagasc advice on farm safety

Teagasc advice on farm safety

Francis Bligh, Teagasc health and safety specialist, on the potential dangers around the farm and how to avoid them.

9 June 2025

Woman dies in farm accident in Kerry

Woman dies in farm accident in Kerry

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and gardaí have since conducted an examination at the site.

NEWS 9 June 2025

Positive cocaine test for livestock lorry driver

Positive cocaine test for livestock lorry driver

The operation was carried out alongside the Road Safety Authority (RSA), Revenue Customs and Excise, Department of Social Protection, and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).

NEWS 9 June 2025

Tributes paid to man who died in Kildare farm incident

Tributes paid to man who died in Kildare farm incident

The incident happened on a farm between Kilcock and Maynooth on the morning of Monday 2 June.

NEWS 9 June 2025

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