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12/05/2005
HSENI urges extra vigilance on farms
The Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has stepped up its campaign to improve child safety on farms by using a dramatic enactment visually portraying the impact of the death of a child.
The unique dramatisation was performed at the end of April at the Be Aware Kids’ stakeholder forum which aimed to drive home the need for increased vigilance and shared responsibility.
The event was attended by key members of the NI farming and wider community and other representatives who have an interest in child safety.
Speaking at the workshop Brian Pryce, ‘Be Aware Kids’ Campaign Manager, said: “In comparison to other industries in Northern Ireland, agriculture has one of the highest incidences of fatality. The main reason for this is that farms are homes as well as workplaces.
“As the summer months approach children will be enjoying the lighter evenings by playing outside and it is imperative that we work together to ensure that they are protected from harm.”
The ‘Be Aware Kids’ campaign is aimed at farmers, farming families, teachers, health professionals, agricultural contractors and suppliers.
The campaign's objective is to make farms safer places for children to live and play.
(MB/SP)
The unique dramatisation was performed at the end of April at the Be Aware Kids’ stakeholder forum which aimed to drive home the need for increased vigilance and shared responsibility.
The event was attended by key members of the NI farming and wider community and other representatives who have an interest in child safety.
Speaking at the workshop Brian Pryce, ‘Be Aware Kids’ Campaign Manager, said: “In comparison to other industries in Northern Ireland, agriculture has one of the highest incidences of fatality. The main reason for this is that farms are homes as well as workplaces.
“As the summer months approach children will be enjoying the lighter evenings by playing outside and it is imperative that we work together to ensure that they are protected from harm.”
The ‘Be Aware Kids’ campaign is aimed at farmers, farming families, teachers, health professionals, agricultural contractors and suppliers.
The campaign's objective is to make farms safer places for children to live and play.
(MB/SP)
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