Farmers are being urged to make farm safety a bigger priority.
It’s after a study showed high levels of risk-taking by farmers as they go about their work.
1 in 4 farmers admit they don’t wear basic safety gear like high-vis vests or ear defenders while working.
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27 per cent say they tackle dangerous jobs on their own, rather than seeking help.
The report’s been compiled by the ESRI on behalf of the Health and Safety Authority.
