Farming is a dangerous job

notafarmer

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Did you know that out of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the country, and farmer/rancher has made the list.

What's the most dangerous situation you've ever found yourself in on your farm?

Tell us your story.
 

chattymatty

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Farming is Ireland's most dangerous job

Farming is Ireland'smost dangerous job

With 26 farmers dying in work-related incidents last year, farming was once again deemed Ireland's most dangerous occupation.

With this in mind, Newbridge IFA in Co Galway recently invited health and safety advisers Paddy Ahern and Liam Higgins to give a briefing on the subject.

Both men made it clear to the farmers in attendance that getting health and safety right doesn't always have to cost a lot of money.

''Many changes can result from a better way of thinking,'' said Paddy. Both Paddy and Liam agreed that the first impression they get on entering a yard is generally a true reflection of the farm.

More at http://www.farmersjournal.ie/site/farming-Farming-is-Ireland-s-most-dangerous-job-13019.html



Another article - Farming is most dangerous job as workplace deaths increase

THERE WAS A significant rise in the number of people killed by accidents in the workplace last year, with by far the largest number of accidents happening on farms.

New statistics from the Health and Safety Authority show a 15 per cent increase in deaths from workplace injuries, with 55 people killed in 2011 against 48 the previous year.

More than one-third of those were fatally injured while working on farms. Twenty-two of the deaths happened among people working in crop and animal production.

More at http://www.thejournal.ie/farming-is-most-dangerous-job-as-workplace-deaths-increase-320214-Jan2012/
 
 
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