21 July 2021

Quad Safety on farm

As part of Farm Safety Week, David McLaughlin, a hill sheep farmer in Co. Donegal talks about safety when using his quad while farming. David advises to keep your eye on the ground, not on the sheep. Watch as David demonstrates in this short video

David McLaughlin a hill sheep farmer in Co. Donegal talks about safety when using his quad while farming. David advises to keep your eye on the ground, not on the sheep.

David stresses the importance of:

moving bodyweight to maintain stability
using 4 wheel drive on hills
good tyres and suspensions
diff locks
only going to the hill during daylight hours.

Watch as David demonstrates in this short video below

For further information check out the Farm Safety Week Section on the Teagasc Website.

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