This report provides information on incidents and complaints involving pesticides investigated by the Field Operations Directorate (FOD) of HSE between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2009.
Category: Agriculture
Fife farmers urged to sign up for safety event
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Farmers from across Fife are being encouraged to attend an event that will arm them with the advice they need to make their farms safe places to work and help reduce accidents.
South West Scotland farmers urged to sign up for safety event
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Farmers from across Dumfries and Galloway are being encouraged to attend an event that will arm them with the advice they need to make their farms safe places to work and help reduce accidents.
Safety guidance offered after tractor deaths
Friday, October 30, 2009
Updated, simple, step-by-step guidance on tractor safety is now available for farmers.
Rationale, aims and objectives for visits by local authorities and HSE to open farms
Monday, October 26, 2009
On 12 September 2009 the Health Protection Agency (the Agency) announced that Godstone Farm in Surrey had been closed to visitors
Local Authority Circular - E.coli O157 Outbreak - August / September 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
This circular provides information on outbreaks of E.coli O157 reported by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) at open farms
HSE board member honoured with lifetime achievement award
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Health and Safety Executive’s longest serving board member, Judith Donovan, has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Safety and health awareness day in Billericay to help prevent farmyard accidents
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Farmers across Essex will attend a Safety and Health Awareness Day (SHAD) this week to help them prevent agricultural accidents.
Agriculture e-Bulletin
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Latest eBulletin now available, covers “Make the Promise” campaign and eColi health alert.
Safety warning after Lancashire workers get 11,000-volt shock
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Outdoor workers in Lancashire are being urged to take extra care near overhead electricity lines after two men suffered 11,000-volt electric shocks and burns.
HSE warns employers after two teenagers injured by electric shocks
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
HSE has warned companies to ensure they look after young workers, after two Norfolk teenagers suffered electric shocks
Merseyside motorcyclist’s life-threatening injuries prompt farm safety warning
Monday, October 12, 2009
Farmers in Merseyside are being urged to make sure that the public are not put at risk by their work,
E.coli 0157: Health Alert - avoiding ill health at open farms
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Following the recent outbreak of E.coli 0157 linked to a visitor farm attraction in Surrey, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing this alert
HSE marks 35 years
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The number of employees being killed or injured at work is at its lowest level
HSE issues farm machinery safety reminder
Thursday, September 10, 2009
HSE today issued a reminder to farmers and farm workers on the dangers of tractor farm machinery following a safety
Vulnerable workers in agriculture
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Terms of reference for the Vulnerable Workers Project Group and Terms of reference and meeting papers
Agriculture Safety and Health Awareness Days in Scotland
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
HSE is running a number of Agricultural SHADs targeted at small farms with employees and self employed farmers. The
Do you work with trees?
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Working with trees can be dangerous. Most injuries happen when using a chainsaw to fell trees, but there are other causes for serious injuries
Livestock Project Group papers
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The agenda and papers for the meeting of the Livestock Project Group held on 26 June 2009 are now available.
Employers - take proper precautions to prevent falls
Friday, August 21, 2009
Employers are being warned to take correct precautions when their staff work at height, after a farm employee
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