National agricultural shows in England, Scotland and Wales and other major technical events are an integral part of the
Category: Agriculture
Don’t run the risk
An article about level crossing safety on agricultural land. (Article reproduced with permission from NFU Journal British
AIAC minutes
The minutes for the meeting of the Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC) on 29 October 2007 are now available.
Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee agenda
The agenda and papers for the Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee meeting held on 18 March 08 are now available.
Agriculture bulletin April 2008
News and information keeping you informed of the latest issues affecting agriculture and it’s associated industries.
School fruit and veg: pesticide residues testing
Latest results from a programme of pesticide residue testing in fruit and vegetables supplied to school children
AIAC transport working group conference
The programme and papers for the Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC) transport conference, ‘Which Way
Agriculture self assessment
An updated version of free interactive software to help farmers carry out a comprehensive health and safety assessment of
Pesticides Safety Directorate transfers to HSE
On 1 April 2008 - the Pesticides Safety Directorate (an Executive Agency of Defra) transferred to the
Lambing season leads to quad bike safety warning
As the lambing season approaches, potentially one of the busiest times of the year for
Working in Great Britain from overseas
New website includes advice and help for people working in Britain from overseas, as well as
Why fall for it? Preventing falls in agriculture
Falling from height is one of the main causes of fatal accidents in agriculture. The case studies used in this booklet are
Guidance on enforcement in agriculture
This SIM provides supplementary guidance on enforcement issues in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and related
Agricultural transport conference 12 March 2008
This conference, “Which Way Forward?”, has been organised for designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of
Farmers targeted in agricultural safety event
Self employed farmers in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk are being targeted by HSE in an effort to reduce the number
Pesticide incidents report 2006/07
Field Operations Directorate staff investigated 100 reported pesticide incidents, including 38 cases involving
Agriculture safety and health awareness days
Farming SHADs cover typical agricultural activities including, building maintenance, transport, working at heiight,
Employing workers from overseas - Polish version
Free leaflet - ‘INDG410, Working in the UK from overseas?’. Essential guidance for employers, employment agencies
Employing workers from overseas - Lithuanian version
Free leaflet - ‘INDG410, Working in the UK from overseas?’. Essential guidance for employers, employment agencies
Employing workers from overseas - Latvian version
Free leaflet - ‘INDG410, Working in the UK from overseas?’. Essential guidance for employers, employment agencies

