Farm Safety
Use the resources on this page to learn more on the topic of farm safety.
Farm Safety Stats
Main causes of deaths in Agriculture and Forestry over the last 10 years 2011-2020
(src: www.hsa.ie)
Useful Links
Agri Aware is a charitable trust, funded by the farming and agri-food industry to provide public information and education on the economical importance of agriculture and food.
Childhood Agricultural Safety Network (CASN) is a coalition of organisations in the US that work together to help keep children safe on the farm
Created by the students in Nenagh C.B.S. This great video highlights key dangers on the farm. Suitable for 4-6 class students.
Embrace FARM was founded in 2014 to provide a bereavement support group for farm families who have lost a loved one or suffered serious injury in a farming accident.
Irish Water Safety (IWS), strives to reduce water fatalities by increasing water safety awareness, changing attitudes & behaviours so that water can be enjoyed with confidence and safety.
Jessy's Smart Kids are a range of child friendly publications created by AgriKids for Teagasc.
Teagasc is Ireland's national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities.
The FBD Trust support initiatives that Irish farmers, their families, communities and the Irish agricultural industry.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has a number of major roles. Their mission is to protect people from death, injury and ill-health arising from all work activities and chemicals
The Health and Safety Executive, NI, is responsible for workplace safety in Northern Ireland.
The IFA is Ireland’s largest farming representative organisation.
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The Road Safety Authority has a simple mission statement – ‘ to make roads safer for everyone’.
The Yellow Wellies Foundation is a charity which supports the physical and mental wellbeing of the UK’s farmers.
