Watch: Kerrie’s farm accident left her paralysed at six
The Health Safety Authority has released its first video to highlight the dangers associated with children and machinery on farms. Today marks the second day of Farm Safety Week 2018.
Kerrie Leonard was just a little girl when her life changed forever. Kerrie had her accident when she was six years of age.
It was in 1997 and it was the first of May.
A few seconds of tragedy on the farm left Kerrie unable to walk. The incredibly strong lady has now called out for parents and farm operators to be mindful of their surroundings, being particularly cautious when children are around.
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Kerrie was riding accompanied in the cab of the family tractor. After asking to steer the tractor as a young enthusiastic child would, Kerrie lost her grip and fell from the tractor. With no tractor door, Kerrie fell on to the ground. The wheel crushed her, leaving Kerrie paralysed.
Kerrie's message for parents is to be aware of all the dangers on the farm and take preventative measures were possible.
Farm Safety Week
Today marks the second day of Farm Safety Week 2018 and the organisers are highlighting the danger of transport and machinery. Sharon McGuinness, chief executive of the Health and Safety Authority, believes that “farming is still the most dangerous sector in which to work, although awareness of the issues is high”.
Find out how to keep your kids safe around farm machinery here. #FarmSafetyWeek
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The Health Safety Authority has released its first video to highlight the dangers associated with children and machinery on farms. Today marks the second day of Farm Safety Week 2018.
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Kerrie Leonard was just a little girl when her life changed forever. Kerrie had her accident when she was six years of age.
It was in 1997 and it was the first of May.
A few seconds of tragedy on the farm left Kerrie unable to walk. The incredibly strong lady has now called out for parents and farm operators to be mindful of their surroundings, being particularly cautious when children are around.
Kerrie was riding accompanied in the cab of the family tractor. After asking to steer the tractor as a young enthusiastic child would, Kerrie lost her grip and fell from the tractor. With no tractor door, Kerrie fell on to the ground. The wheel crushed her, leaving Kerrie paralysed.
Kerrie's message for parents is to be aware of all the dangers on the farm and take preventative measures were possible.
Farm Safety Week
Today marks the second day of Farm Safety Week 2018 and the organisers are highlighting the danger of transport and machinery. Sharon McGuinness, chief executive of the Health and Safety Authority, believes that “farming is still the most dangerous sector in which to work, although awareness of the issues is high”.
Find out how to keep your kids safe around farm machinery here. #FarmSafetyWeek
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