Put safety at the centre of your farmyard
Teagasc is putting a strong focus on safe farmyard design during Farm Safety Week which continues until Friday, July 25.
Farmyards must be functional for livestock and crop enterprises, but they must also facilitate safe, efficient movement of people, livestock and machinery. Clear separation of people, livestock and machinery must be in place throughout the farmyard to safely manage farm tasks. Pedestrian routes must avoid contact with livestock and machinery.
Francis Bligh, Teagasc health and safety specialist, said: “Good facilities have a direct positive impact on safety and efficient management of the farm. I would strongly encourage farmers to plan ahead and to talk to their advisors about their ideas for their farmyard, and also to explore possible sources of government funding to assist with the cost of works.”
