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Farm safety: Report charts 'dramatic fall' in farm-related deaths | |
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There has been a big reduction in the number of deaths on farms in Northern Ireland. | There has been a big reduction in the number of deaths on farms in Northern Ireland. |
The Health and Safety Executive's annual report said four people died in agricultural-related accidents last year, compared to 11 the year before. | The Health and Safety Executive's annual report said four people died in agricultural-related accidents last year, compared to 11 the year before. |
The number of all work-related fatalities was down to ten, from 19 in the previous year. | The number of all work-related fatalities was down to ten, from 19 in the previous year. |
The HSENI said the drop in fatalities was very encouraging but farm safety remained a challenge. | The HSENI said the drop in fatalities was very encouraging but farm safety remained a challenge. |
Keith Morrison, HSENI chief executive said: "There is certainly no room for complacency, particularly given that this year to date has already sadly witnessed another four fatalities in agriculture. | Keith Morrison, HSENI chief executive said: "There is certainly no room for complacency, particularly given that this year to date has already sadly witnessed another four fatalities in agriculture. |
"We must collectively continue to do all we can to ensure that farm deaths and accidents become a thing of the past." | "We must collectively continue to do all we can to ensure that farm deaths and accidents become a thing of the past." |
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