For the past number of years, to mark the week, IFA has spoke with farm accident survivors and families of a farm accident victims, and encouraged them to tell their stories to raise awareness on this issue. Our farm accident story this year is told by PJ Fitzsimons from Co. Monaghan. PJ’s father Peter lost his life in a farm accident when he fell through farm shed roof and suffered fatal injuries. PJ was with his father at the time of the accident, and recalls the events, the impact it had on h

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It’s Farm Safety and Health Week! Along with the tips from these farmers, stay safe with these 4 farm safety tips: 1️⃣ - Maintain farm equipment to avoid breakdowns and risky repairs. 2️⃣ - Be careful with chemicals! Keep them in their original containers and know what to do in case of emergency. 3️⃣ - Watch out for other drivers when driving a tractor. Use flashing lights to draw attention to the tractor’s slow speed. 4️⃣ - Take breaks and eat healthy. Don’t push yourself past healthy limits. T

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