UK farming legislation – how can we make our farms safer?
Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown that the agriculture industry…
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Expert warns farmers unaware of tougher health and safety penalties
An agricultural risk expert fears farmers are risking severe financial repercussions, and even jail, because…
Working at height
SHP has published an eBook about ‘Working at height’ a high risk activity, with falls…
National plan for farm safety scheme
A new farm safety scheme, launched by the Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (FYFC),…
Farm safety training rolled out to tackle Scotland’s farm accident death toll
SRUC has been working with the Farm Safety Foundation to help raise awareness of the…
The NFU and HSE urges farmers to share best practice and reduce risk on farm
The National Farmers’ Union has teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to…
A safe farm is a profitable farm and safety must be “sexy”
James Chapman MBE Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust Report states that farmers Are not recognising risks…
Farming and setting the clocks back
The clocks go back at 2am on Sunday and British Summer Time comes to an…
Warning after 30 people die on farms in just 12 months
An agricultural risk expert is urging farmers to be vigilant after new figures show 30…
HSE encourages potato farmers across the UK to consider safety as it launches latest inspection initiative
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding farmers who grow potatoes of the importance…