From January 2009, we will be asking farmers around the country to make a very special promise. The promise to come home safe.
Category: Agriculture
Farmers urged to store feed safely
HSE is urging farmers and the animal feed industry to reassess risks associated to feed storage
Public consultations - latest news alerts
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Clocks go back - advice for safe working in winter
Now that the clocks have gone back, and winter is approaching, HSE is offering some timely guidance
HSE publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08
New statistics published by the HSE today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed,
Health and safety statistics 2007/8
Latest release - health and safety statistics 2007/08 presenting the latest top level statistics on
Warning about falling from vehicles following death of driver
HSE warns about the dangers of falling from vehicles following the death of a Central Scotland tanker driver
Preventing accidents to children on farm: revised version
Agriculture has one of the highest fatal injury rates of any industry in Great Britain, but is the only high-risk industry that has to deal with the constant presence of children.
Preventing accidents to children on farms: Welsh version
Agriculture has one of the highest fatal injury rates of any industry in Great Britain, but is the only high-risk industry that has to deal with the constant presence of children.
Small business owners - leadership advice
Advice specifically aimed at small and medium sized business leaders - how to plan, deliver, monitor
Exposure to dust and bioaerosols in poultry farming
Previous studies have tended to provide only an overview of agriculture workers’ exposure to bioaerosols.
Ladder exchange continues…
Don’t let a dodgy ladder shatter your life, exchange it! Help spread the word - download the campaign
Procuring slip-resistant footwear
A new guide sets out advice and top tips when purchasing footwear, taking into account comfort,
Careers in HSE: Trainee Inspectors
HSE is currently recruiting for trainee health and safety inspectors, closing date
Stolen tractor and firearms seized in farming crackdown
Firearms, a stolen tractor, excavator and caravan were all seized by police in North Kent as part of
Arboriculture and forestry minutes
Minutes for the 13th meeting of the Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG) on 25-26
Argicultural safety and health awareness days announced
List of agricultural safety and health awareness days from October ‘08 through to March ‘09

