FARM SAFETY SEMINAR

hosted by the Western Region National Irish Safety Organisation

www.niso.ie

Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, Co Mayo 9:45am - 4:00pm; 17 February 2016 Seven speakers will present on various aspects of farm safety covering topics such as accident causes, livestock, children, chemicals, traumas, lone working, stress, insurance, risk assessments, statutory inspections and the

shocking reality of farm accidents. Price €20 to include documentation, lunch and refreshments. Information and Bookings: http://goo.gl/n4Vo7L

In association with

Apex Fire Ltd., Aurivo Co-

operative Society Ltd., FBD

Insurance plc, Health and

Safety Authority, IFA, NUI

Galway and Teagasc

Supported by

17FEB

NATIONAL IRISH SAFETY ORGANISATION. A11 Calmount Park, Ballymount, Dublin 12, Tel: +353 1 465 9760 ; Fax: +353 1 465 9765 ; Email: info@niso.ie ; Web: www.niso.ie

FARM SAFETY SEMINAR hosted by the Western Region

National Irish Safety OrganisationThe Western Region of the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) is delighted to host a Farm Safety Seminar in County Mayo. Since 2014, there have been 49 fatalities recorded in farm-related incidents in the Republic of Ireland. Our hope is that NISO, in co-operation with interested parties, can help drive improvements in safety standards on farms across Ireland by changing attitudes. To this end, this seminar is targeting the farming community to adopt safer agricultural practices. This seminar is open to all farmers, horticulturists, agricultural contractors,“influencers” and their families.

Pauric Corrigan, Chairman, NISO Western Region.

Programme and Speakers

About the Speakers

Pauric Corrigan, President, NISO Following his career in London, Pauric came back to Ireland where he set up and built a successful business as a Health and Safety Professional initially specialising in the motor industry and engineering. His client list grew to SMEs in the construction industry, local Authorities, Governmental Organisations and multinationals. He was awarded Silver Medal for 20 years service to St John’s Post Office Ambulance Brigade for Services to First Aid. Pauric is a qualified ATV instructor and has provided training for many high profile clients. He was elected to NISO Executive in 2006 and became President in 2008.

Pat Griffin, Senior Inspector, Health and Safety Authority Pat’s initial career involved working in underground mining for over 10 years. Following a short period as an Industrial Engineer and Safety Consultant he joined the Health and Safety Authority (H.S.A.) in 1991. Pat is now the Senior Inspector in the Compliance and Prevention Division with responsibility for Agriculture, Forestry, Mining, Quarries and Explosives. Pat is on the Farm Safety Partnership and is involved in developing strategies and prevention material for the H.S.A.

Prof Michael Hynes Professor Michael J. Hynes, a chartered chemist (CChem) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), is a leading specialist in the area of analytical and environmental chemistry with an interest in occupational health and safety and in depth knowledge of regulations related to chemical substances. Michael also lectures on various aspects of Occupational Health and Safety to Engineering and Postgraduate degree courses.

Maura Canning, Farm Family Chairperson, IFA Maura Canning chairs the IFA’s Farm Family & Social Affairs Committee. The Committee provides a voice to farm families on social issues within the Association, as well as at National and European levels to ensure that policies are developed to help farm families. The Committee strives to keep farm families notified of changes in procedures or policies, as well as dealing with individual cases that affect them and their community.

Geraldine Hynes, Business and Technology, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Mayo Geraldine is a Teagasc Business and Technology Drystock Advisor in Mayo based in Claremorris. Geraldine has a wide knowledge of farming and associated health and safety issues. She will provide up-to-date information on the health and safety requirement of current state schemes including GLAS and TAMS2 and the requirement to register with DAFM if applying pesticides and to have sprayers tested.

Cathal Smith, National Operations Director, Apex Fire Ltd. Cathal has been a valuable member of the Apex Fire team having started out as a service technician in 1997 and ambitiously working his way up to his current position. He is an expert in the area of fire protection, detection, training and consultancy. His years of experience in this industry have seen him develop and oversee the launch of Apex Fire Farm Risk Assessments Nationwide and various national contracts.

In association with Apex Fire

Ltd., Aurivo Co-operative

Society Ltd., FBD Insurance

plc, Health and Safety

Authority, IFA, NUI Galway

and Teagasc

09:45 Registration and Coffee

10:00 Opening Address Pauric Corrigan, President, NISO

10:05 Fire Safety on Farms Cathal Smith, National Operations Director, Apex Fire Ltd.

10:50 Farm Family Safety Maura Canning, IFA

11.40 Preparing and Implementing a Risk Assessment Geraldine Hynes, Teagasc, Mayo

12:25 A Farm Accident - My Personal Experience Video footage via Peter Gohery, Farmer

12.35 Question and Answer Session

12:45 Lunch

13.45 Sustainable Chemical Management Prof Michael Hynes

14:20 Insurance and Risk Ciarán Roche, Risk Manager, FBD14.55 Farm Safety - The Shocking Reality

Pat Griffin, Senior Inspector, HSA

15.25 ATV (Quad Bike) Safety Pauric Corrigan, President, NISO

16:00 Question and Answer Session

16:30 Close of Seminar

Ciarán Roche, Risk Manager, FBD Ciarán has been FBDs Risk Manager since 1999. He develops and implements strategies that are designed to reduce the number of accidents. He analysis’s claims portfolios and identifies issues of concern and the action that needs to be taken to address these issues. Ciarán devotes considerable time to risk management promotional and training initiatives, and writes all of the company’s risk management guidance booklets, safety brochures and best practice documents. He also represents FBD on the FSPAC (Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee to the HSA).

Informations & Bookings: http://goo.gl/n4Vo7L