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Child Safety on Farms
David Lowe
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The Facts In the last 10 years,18 children have died in
Northern Ireland farm incidents
6 fell from moving tractors
5 drowned (4 in slurry tanks)
3 struck by moving objects
2 by contact with moving machinery and vehicles
1 hit by a cow
1 by fire
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The Issues
Farms are homes as well as workplaces
Farmhouse close to farmyard and farm activities
The farm presents unique risks to children
Children unaware of dangers
Rely on precautions
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The Dangers
TractorsNot designed to carry childrenDistracting to driverRisk of child falling outFew children survive the fallDriver cannot react in time
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It is illegal for anyone to carry a passenger of less than 13 years old on a tractor or allow them to drive
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DrowningSlurry storage areas
Slurry Lagoons – secure fencing, locked gate
Underground slurry tanks - manholes
Slurry ‘ring stores’ – ladders safely stored
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Farmyard Traffic and Moving Machinery
Busy traffic routes in farmyardAvoid reversing near to farmhouseMake delivery drivers aware of childrenPrevent child access to parked machineryFields are dangerous playgrounds at silage / harvest time
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Heavy Objects
Unsecured gatesSpare tractor tyresStacked fertiliser bagsBuilding materialsTractor implements – lower, lock tractorLadders*
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Farm Animals
BullsMother and babyHealth issues – E. coli, cryptosporidiosis
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Other Areas of Concern
Harmful SubstancesQuad Bikes – correct bike size, training, safety helmetInflammable Material – hay, straw
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For more information contact
HSENI helpline Tel.08000320121
HSENI website www.hseni.gov.uk