This Sector Information Minute outlines arrangements for the management of Farming Safety and Health Awareness Days
Category: Agriculture
Engaging arboriculture clients: Safety and Health Awareness Days
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
This research was aimed at adapting and deploying a ‘cultural barometer’ to assist the HSE agriculture team in
HSE’s Website is changing
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
You may have noticed our Agriculture, Asbestos, RIDDOR, Gas Safety, First Aid, Hairdressing, Legislation, Workers,
Child in tractor / trailer accident
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
At 1649hrs on Monday 25th May, Health and Safety Executive were alerted to an incident that had taken place at Avon Valley Country Park, near Bristol.
HSE announces reappointment of three Board members
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Three members of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) board have had their appointments extended, the Secretary of
HSE warns companies to assess safety risks after a man’s leg had to be amputated
Thursday, May 21, 2009
HSE has today warned companies of the need to carry out suitable risk assessments after a man’s leg had to be amputated
Yorkshire businesswoman’s 10 years in top health and safety role
Monday, May 18, 2009
A Yorkshire businesswoman is to chalk up a decade of championing better safety and health in the workplace - becoming
Farmwise - essential guide to health and safety in agriculture
Friday, May 15, 2009
Free leaflet for everyone working on farms, whether employer, employee or self-employed, to help you identify the
Understanding and influencing farmers’ attitudes
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Agriculture has the highest rate of fatal accidents of all UK industries. This study has examined farmers’ attitudes, and
Welsh Agriculture Safety and Health Awareness Day
Monday, May 11, 2009
On 5 March 2009 80 farmers heard how 489 farmers died in accidents on their farms in the last 10 yrs
Front loaders fitted to tractors with programmable hydraulic controls
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
This SIM advises inspectors about the safety requirements for front end loaders and the potential hazards when they
Agriculture power take-offs and power take-off shaft drives leaflet updated
Friday, April 24, 2009
A tractor power take-off (PTO) and the power take-off drive shaft of a machine are very dangerous if used and not correctly guarded.
Agriculture health carry card updated
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
This carry card provides information on the health risks associated with your work in agriculture, horticulture and
Leptospirosis leaflet updated
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK, Weil’s disease and the Hardjo form of leptospirosis.
Statement of evidence: Respiratory hazards of poultry dust
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Poultry dust can harm the respiratory system (nose, throat, airways and lungs) and workers may experience a range of symptoms including sore throat, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, bronchitis and even occupational asthma.
Controlling exposure to poultry dust
Thursday, April 2, 2009
People working in poultry houses inhale many different airborne particles which collectively are referred to as poultry dust.
HSE’s agriculture website re-launched
Monday, March 30, 2009
With a new structure and style as well as the addition of a number of new features including:
No harm down on the farm
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Staff at the family-run Ashlyn’s Farm Shop in North Weald, Essex, have today pledged their support to the HSE
Safety and health awareness days for arboriculture, forestry and aquaculture
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
This SIM outlines the programme of ‘non-farming’, i.e. arboriculture, forestry and aquaculture (fish farming), Safety
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