Rural Life
HSA issues safety alert to owners of agricultural tipping trailers
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has issued a further safety warning about an agricultural tipping trailer previously manufactured by Smyth...
Safety
Rural Life
Road Safety Authority urges caution ahead of Storm Kathleen
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on tomorrow (Saturday, April...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy Technical
Keeping safety at the forefront this calving season
With the calving season now underway on farms, it is important to ensure that safety is at the forefront of...
Rural Life
RSA urges road users to take care during Storm Jocelyn
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution today (Tuesday, January 23) as Storm Jocelyn is...
Farm Safety
HSA: Farmers must consider risks before undertaking jobs
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has urged farmers to consider risks before undertaking work on their farm. The appeal...
Dairy Technical
Spring-calving: Ensuring that safety is at the forefront
The start of the new year means that the spring-calving season is now only a few weeks away from starting...
Rural Life
Garda community vans to be located in regional areas
An Garda SÃochána introduced 10 new community engagement vans today (Thursday, December 28), which allow regional assistant commissioners to consider...
Rural Life
ESB Networks issues safety message for festive period
ESB Networks is reminding all electricity customers to never take risks with electricity during the festive period. A spokesperson for...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Farm Safety
RSA urges adults not to gift quads to children this Christmas
Ahead of the Late Late Toy Show tonight (Friday, November 24), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging adults not...
N.Ireland
Safety campaign to focus on agri contractors in Northern Ireland
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched a workplace inspection campaign focused on agricultural contractors across...
Farm Safety
New video launched on chainsaw safety
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for farm safety, Martin...
Rural Life
RSA urges road users to be cautious during weather warnings
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise extra caution while using the roads today (Sunday, September...
Farm Safety
Farmers urged to ask advisors about health and safety issues
Social pressure from other farmers and advisers “positively” influences attitudes to health and safety on farms, a new study has...
Rural Life
Farming had highest number of work fatalities in 2022 - HSA
Farming was the sector with the highest number of work-related fatalities in 2022 with 13 deaths, according to the Health...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
ESB Networks issues Christmas safety message
ESB Networks is reminding farmers and all electricity customers to never take risks with electricity during the festive period. They...
Farm Safety
HSA farm inspection campaign to focus on work at height
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has today (Monday, September 26) launched a two-week farm inspection campaign focusing on working...
Rural Life
Teenager airlifted to hospital after tractor collision in Clare
A teenager was airlifted to hospital following an incident involving a tractor in Co. Clare yesterday (Wednesday, August 10). The...
Rural Life
Irish Rail releases video of tractor breaking level crossing barrier
Irish Rail has released video footage on social media of a tractor and trailer breaking the descending barrier at a...