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Latest Publications
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2025
Code of Practice for Preventing Injury and Occupational Ill Health in Agriculture
The aim of this Code of Practice is to improve the level of safety and health among all people engaged in the agriculture sector by providing practical guidance.
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2025
Farm Safety Code of Practice - Risk Assessment Document
Farm Safety Code of Practice risk assessment document. For farms with three or less employees.
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2025
Risk Taking and Accidents on Irish Farms - Full Report
An analysis of the 2013 health and safety authority survey.
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2025
Risk Taking and Accidents on Irish Farms
An Analysis of the 2013 Health and Safety Authority Survey. This document is a summary of the ESRI report.
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2025
Use Chemicals Safely on the Farm
Chemicals such as fertilizers, detergents, oils, disinfectants and plant protection products can play an important role in everyday life on the farm. However, if these chemicals are not used safely, then you could be at risk.
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2025
Working at Height in Agriculture Information Sheet
Before carrying out any work at height around the farm involving minor repairs on sheds, on buildings or on silos, you must ask yourself are you competent and have you the right equipment to carry out the work safely.
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2025
Farm Safety Action Plan 2016-2018
The Farm Safety Action Plan (2016–2018) was developed by the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee, an advisory committee of the Board of the Health and Safety Authority.
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2025
Health and Safety of Vets Visiting Farms
This guidance focuses on the vet’s obligations when carrying out work on a farm (excluding equine establishments). The content is also relevant to other professionals handling animals on farms, for example, livestock scanners, AI staff and weight recording staff.
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2025
Working Safely with Bales on the Farm Information Sheet
Farmers, Contractors and all on farms need to know and understand the risks involved when dealing with all types of bales.
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2025
Guidance on the Safe Use of Tractors and Machinery on Farms
This guidance is intended for all those who use tractors and machinery in Irish farming.