Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Farm Health & Safety

Published: Aug. 30, 2023, 4:34 p.m.

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*Content Warning* This podcast discusses accidents, injuries, and fatalities, some of which involve children. Though there is no gore, and this is discussed in a factual manner, please consider if you are able to listen to this episode safely. * 

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today\\u2019s episode Tiffany, George & Robert are joined by Kathy Gostick, Health & Safety Inspector for HSE to discuss Farm Health & Safety in-depth.   

HSE Links & Guidance: 

Stats: It\\u2019s time for farmers to \\u2018think differently about safety\\u2019 says regulator | HSE Media Centre  

Fatal injuries in agriculture, forestry and fishing in Great Britain: 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 (hse.gov.uk)  

Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain, 2023 (hse.gov.uk) 

 

Recent Campaigns: HSE Agriculture ebulletin: It\'s time for farmers to \'think differently about safety\' 

Work Right Agriculture Campaign - \'Your Farm Your Future\'  

Welcome to the 10th Annual Farm Safety Week - YellowWellies.org 

 

Vehicles: Safe workplace transport - Agricultural - HSE\\u202f  

Safe Stop for workplace transport  

Maintenance - Agriculture - HSE 

 

Cattle: Handling and housing cattle AIS35 (hse.gov.uk) HSE AIS17 EW Cattle and public access in England and Wales (hse.gov.uk) 

HSE AIS17 S Cattle and public access in Scotland (hse.gov.uk) 

The Countryside Code - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

OHPLs: Agriculture: Electricity (hse.gov.uk) 

 

General: What a good farm looks like - Agriculture (hse.gov.uk) 

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