Farm Safety Consultant Services

• • At JPC Plant and Safety, we offer a comprehensive, on-site Farm Health & Safety Audit and Risk Assessment designed specifically for Irish farms. Delivered by accredited, expert consultants, this service helps farmers comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005) and aligns with the Health and Safety Authority’s (HSA) Farm Safety Code of Practice.
  • Whether you’re preparing for an HSA inspection or simply want peace of mind, our audit provides a clear, evidence-based overview of your current safety practices—and a clear pathway to compliance.

  • What’s Included:

    • Structured walkthrough of the Farm covering all high-risk areas: machinery, livestock handling, slurry, chemicals, working at height, buildings, electrical safety, and more.
    • Staff Awareness Review: Assessments of employee training, PPE usage, and emergency procedures.
    • Gap Analysis: Identification of missing controls, unsafe practices, or out-of-date documentation.
    • Compliance Check: Benchmarked against HSA risk assessment templates and best practice guidelines.
    • Custom Action Plan: Prioritised, practical steps to address any shortcomings, ranked by risk level and legal urgency.
    • Final Audit Report: Professionally formatted, ready to present to inspectors or use as the basis for future investments.

  • What the Farmer Receives:

    • A comprehensive written report, with a status summary of current safety standards on the farm
    • A detailed list of strengths and compliant areas
    • A prioritised, plain-English action list highlighting gaps in legal compliance or best practice
    • Guidance on next steps, including training recommendations, equipment upgrades, or signage/PPE improvements

    • Why It Matters:

      • Over one-third of workplace deaths in Ireland occur in agriculture. Many of these are preventable. Our audits are not just checklists—they’re proactive safety roadmaps that help reduce risk, protect families and employees, and build long-term resilience into your farm’s operations.
  • Farmers who complete this audit are better prepared for HSA inspections, and often qualify for insurance savings or improved eligibility for grant schemes such as TAMS.
  • 1 Day Onsite 

About our Safety Expert: John Corcoran, CIMOSH

Our certified safety consultants are not only highly qualified, but also bring real-world experience to every project. Our team of experienced, accredited trainers, testers, and consultants is among the best in the industry, carefully selected to provide a professional, personalized, and friendly service while adhering to legislation, safe systems of work, policies, and industry regulations.

John Corcoran, CIMOSH, Managing Director and Lead Trainer, is an enterprising health and safety professional with extensive experience in complex construction environments working with major clientsincluding ESB, Transco, Thames Water, National Grid, EDF, Crossrail, SGN, Centrica, Total, Intel, Jacobs, and BP. 

John is an accredited trainer, qualified to deliver key health and safety and construction sector-specific courses, as well as a consummate technical problem solver with a relentless focus on meeting policy, company, and legislative objectives. 

As a consultant and trainer, John brings exceptional leadership, project and change management skills, and unparalleled experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions to enhance health and safety performance in line with legislation, safe systems of work, policies, and industry regulations. 

Accreditation and Certification: SOLAS-approved ATO. NPORS-approved center. Lantra approved ATO. Safe Pass Tutor. CSCS plant tutor.