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Minister Martin Heydon TD and Minister Neale Richmond TD have together launched an Electrical Safety Video for Irish farmers. The video was

One of the most prevalent causes of fire in an agricultural setting is electricity, which also presents other threats. Farming areas must

There is no doubt electricity has contributed to greater efficiency in farming but what of its dangers? Operating electricity safely on your

Courtesy of the Health & Safety Authority and available through the HSA’s website and Youtube channel, here is “Buildings” from the Farm Safe Series to highlight the

The largest wind farm to ever exist in Ireland has now entered commercial operation. Galway Wind Park, located south-west of Oughterard in

Offaly County Council have granted planning permission for a solar farm near Tullamore. Elgin Energy got the green light – with 13

Farmers are more likely to be killed on-farm than on the roads, according to Eddie Wall, an inspector with the Health and

Every year there are thousands of near misses with regard to serious injuries and fatalities on farms. These are the conclusions from

Cavan Library Services is hosting a farm safety talk next week with a number of key speakers from the sector. The event, in

The number of farm deaths rose last year, despite an overall reduction in people dying in the workplace. According to figures released