Farm safety inspections will be taking place across the north west over the next two weeks.
A new campaign by the Health and Safety Authority will focus on the dangers of working at height on both small and large farms.
Over the last 10 years, there were 98 fatalities as a result of falls from height in Irish workplaces, of which 20 were on Irish farms, according to the authority.
Inspectors will advise farmers on carrying out risk assessments around potential hazards and the methods of addressing them.
IFA Sligo branch chairperson Michael O’Dowd says it’s crucial that farmers avail of all the advice:
