Farm safety in focus around the globe

Ireland and New Zealand have both reported 13 deaths each

Alex Black
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Farm safety in focus around the globe

Irish farmers have been issued a reminder of the dangers of working on farms, as the Health and Safety Authority revealed there had been 13 work-related fatalities in the sector in 2022. New Zealand...

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