At a National Farm Safety Conference held on August 14th 2009, farmers were urged to complete the Farm Safety Code of Practice. This Code of Practice is recognised as a significant factor in improving the health and safety record in the Agriculture Industry.
A national survey carried out by Teagasc shows that almost two thirds of farmers have not completed the Code.
“Farming consistently accounts for a third of all workplace deaths annually and up to 1,800 serious injuries take place in the sector each year. In 2008, 21 farm deaths out of a total of 57 for all work sectors occurred. This is in the context that farming employs approximately 6% of the workforce making it the most dangerous sector in which to work”. Quoted from the HSA Website
The HSA continues to carry out random inspections on farms and will be looking to see that the Code of Practice has been completed or that the Farm Safety Statement is available and up to date.
Call us today for more information and guidance on completing the Code of Practice or preparing a Safety Statement info@safetyadvice.ie or 071 9645524 or 087 6450299.
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