Livestock Safety in Calving Season: Protecting Farmers and Their Legacy
Livestock Safety in Calving Season: Protecting Farmers and Their Legacy In Ireland, the arrival of spring is synonymous with the calving season, a period of immense productivity, tradition, and economic importance. However, beneath the lifecycle of the Irish farm lies a sobering reality: agriculture remains the highest-risk sector in the country. As we navigate 2026, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) continues to highlight that livestock-related incidents are a leading cause of workplace fatalities and…
Farm Safety
Farm Safety GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE Most of the time, when we think of working safely, we automatically think of manufacturing, construction, and offices etc. We tend to forget about farming and what a high-risk job it can be, even when all the safety precautions have been put in place. According to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), one third of all workplace fatalities in Ireland occur in farming, even though a small…