Farm safety

Agricultural industry urged to 'prepare' as lack of mobile service puts those working in isolated areas at risk

Safety must be the first thing farmers think about, not the last if the industry wants to stop people dying on farms

FarmersAid aims to help farmers cope in crucial minutes before emergency services arrive

Social Security and Disability Secretary Stephen Timms confirmed the statistics of on-farm inspections undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in England, Scotland and Wales since 2019

Hydrogen sulphide, a deadly gas emitted by slurry, is responsible for farming fatalities every year

Mr Kushnick has provided a timely reminder of how farmers can limit on-farm risks and keep safety at the forefront of their working lives

HSE said safety measures such as barriers, netting or access equipment 'were not in place' at the farm

The Farm Safety Foundation will show farmers what can happen if they choose to work without eye protection

"(On wearing a helmet) It is a lifeline tool and I do not think about putting it on now, it is just part of my daily routine"

"Safety for farmers, family members and workers should always be the number one priority. And while fully understanding the pressures farmers are under, it is vital they avoid taking risks which could lead to injury or fatalities"