Farm Safety
When every minute matters
Diana van Doorn, Research Officer for Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing, highlights that emergency preparedness is an important part of farm safety. The first few minutes after a serious incident can be critical. Knowing what to do, how to call for help and how to provide basic assistance until emergency services arrive can help improve outcomes for those involved.
24 July 2026
Actions to prevent farm accidents
Farm accidents can have an instant impact on the farmer, the farm family and the farm business, so it is important to take action to prevent them. Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, explains more.
23 July 2026
One farm injury affects many
Sherin Maria Saji, Teagasc PhD Walsh Scholar, explains how, although a farm injury may happen to just one person, the ripple effects are felt by everyone around them.
22 July 2026
Connecting safety, health and wellbeing
Machinery, livestock and vehicles are well-recognised farm hazards. However, research is increasingly showing that a farmer's health can also affect how safely these hazards are managed. Diana van Doorn, Research Officer in Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing, explains that health and safety should not be viewed as separate issues.
21 July 2026
Farm Safety Week 2026
Today marks the start of Farm Safety Week 2026, taking place from Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July. This is the 14th annual Farm Safety Week. Diana van Doorn, Teagasc Research Officer, and Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, tell us what we can expect this year.
20 July 2026