There is a well known saying, 'no pain, no gain' and that will be ringing true in the minds of Milk Link’s 1,600 producers, who are on the brink of reaping just reward for 12 years of loyalty and investment.Health and safety news
Farmers could be breaking the law over farm safety
DOZENS of farmers and agricultural businesses across the South West could be unwittingly breaking the law because they do not realise they have a legal obligation for the health and safety of contractors or sub-contractors working on their premises.
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Farm worker dies after being crushed by trailer
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Vital farm safety is top of the list
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Farm company hit with £200,000 fine following worker death
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Worker's fingers cut off: firm fined £13,000
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Farm safety day in Somerset attracts the crowds
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Research shows farming was deadliest industry - in 16th Century!
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FFA calls for more action in fight to make farming safer
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Health and safety first when employing new staff for lambing
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Deadline for scrub burning approaches
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Morrisons joins the Farm Safety Partnership
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'New device will increase farmers' safety' - Co-op
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Government urged to inspect farms to reduce worker deaths
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Cornwall and Devon host farm safety workshops
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NFUS welcomes change in law over personal locator beacons
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Reliance makes pto safety priority with imported range
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Health and safety workshops for south east
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Scotland has 'frightening' record on health and safety
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Safety training needed in 'most dangerous workplace'
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Agriculture still most dangerous industry
Case studies
Safe driver - health and safety
Even when the vehicle is stationary, you should make sure it is properly secured and made safe by following the Safe Stop procedure:Handbrake on.Controls in neutral.Engine off.Key out.
Safe work - health and safety
Farming is a very hands-on industry and we all want to increase the knowledge and understanding of today’s youth about agriculture and where their food comes from.
Safe site - health and safety
One of the best ways to keep children safe on farm is to keep them away from potential dangers.
Keeping kids safe on-farm
As part of our continued commitment towards improving farm health and safety, Farmers Guardian and the NFU look at the key risks for young people on-farm.