Environment
HSENI to carry out inspections of farms on new pest control measures
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is starting new inspections on stricter pest control measures aimed at protecting...
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N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies launches safety campaign for NI supplier farms
Lakeland Dairies has launched a new farm safety campaign targeting its supplier farms across Northern Ireland during the busy summer...
N.Ireland
14 NI farm deaths in past decade due to falls from height – HSENI
A total of 14 people have died on farms in Northern Ireland over the past decade due to falls from...
N.Ireland
The simple steps to protect children on farms this summer – HSENI
Farmers are being reminded to prioritise child safety in the coming months as many kids will likely take on more...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to prioritise safety as silage season approaches
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to prioritise safety as silage season approaches. The Health and Safety Executive for Northern...
N.Ireland
Older farmers work on as way of ‘retaining their mental health’
A new health and safety campaign has allowed agri-commentators to highlight the mental health benefits of farming through to an...
N.Ireland
New safety campaign targets older farmers in NI
A new farm safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of work-related deaths and injuries among older farmers has been...
N.Ireland
Pupils draw on art for calendar safety messages
Twelve primary school pupils from across Northern Ireland were celebrated after their winning artwork was transformed into a calendar. The...
N.Ireland
All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in agriculture
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction and agriculture. To tackle...
N.Ireland
The hidden danger of asbestos on farms
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the hidden danger of asbestos on farms. This specific...
N.Ireland
HSENI: Farmers urged not to take chances when mixing slurry
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to make their safety a priority when agitating slurry ahead of the closed...
N.Ireland
HSENI: Trailer company fined £175,000 after death of employee
Following a joint investigation by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) and Police Service for Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Farm safety survey: 75% of NI farmers fear being hit by an animal
More farmers are following safer work practices according to new figures from a farm safety survey released by the Department...
N.Ireland
HSENI welcomes new Farm Safety Partnership affiliate members
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has welcomed two new affiliate members to the Farm Safety Partnership...
N.Ireland
HSENI reminds older farmers to recognise their limitations
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the key risk associated with age during this week’s Farm Safety...
N.Ireland
HSENI: ‘Farming has poorest safety record of any industry’
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has given its full support to the Farm Safety Foundation (FSF)...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to take extra care during silage season
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging farmers and contractors to take extra care when carrying...
N.Ireland
HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced a new programme of focused advisory and inspection visits...