Support Group For Victims Of Farming Accidents Urge People Not To Ignore Farm Safety
A support group for victims of farming accidents is urging people not to ignore safety advice when on a farm.
According to the Health and Safety Authority, 12 people have died in accidents on the farm so far this year
There were just 17 farm deaths all last year.
Peter Gohery of Embrace Farm, lost his left leg in a farming accident 10 years ago.
He says farmers should always stop and think, as it only takes a split second for something life-changing to happen:
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