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Best practice to avoid bridge strikes 16 May 2012

Network Rail, in conjuction with industry stakeholders has revised guidance on preventing bridge strikes. read more..

Guidance on how to handle large bags safely 10 Feb 2012

Advice on handling large bags safely on farm. read more..

Buying a farm building? 30 Jan 2012

The NFU and RIDBA (the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association) have produced a guide to help you choose the farm building that is right for you. read more..

Farm Vehicle Health Check Scheme 24 Jan 2012

This Code of Practice helps operators who use agricultural motor vehicles, trailers and trailed appliances to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. read more..

Risk management of trees: Guidance 19 Dec 2011

The National Tree Safety Group has published new guidance on trees and public safety in the UK, aimed at tree owners, managers and safety advisors. read more..

Safety focus on Farm Buildings 30 Sep 2011

Practical guidance on safety constructing and maintaing farm buildings read more..

Your H&S questions answered 12 Sep 2011

The HSE has provided answers to the most frequently asked questions on agricultural health and safety. read more..

Safety focus on: Children on farm 29 Jul 2011

Practical guidance on making your farm safe for children read more..

Spontaneous combustion of hay 28 Jul 2011

Tips for preventing fires in hay stacks read more..

Safety focus on: Electricity 18 Jul 2011

Practical guidance on safely working with overhead power lines and electrical equipment on farm read more..

Safety on farm visits 18 Jul 2011

Farm visits are an enjoyable and valuable educational experience for many people, especially children. This article gives safety advice on planning a visit and the importance of hygiene after animal contact to prevent ill health and ensure people remember their visit for the right reasons. read more..

Investigation reveals possible safety issues with firewood processing machines 25 May 2011

The HSE has highlighted the need for safety precautions when operating firewood processors, following several accidents. read more..

Safety focus on: Falls, slips and trips 09 May 2011

Practical guidance on safely working at height and around the farm read more..

Safety focus on: Farm transport 09 May 2011

Practical guidance on moving farm vehicles safely read more..

Safety focus on: Farm machinery 06 May 2011

Practical guidance on using farm machinery safely read more..

HSE guidance for open farms 31 Mar 2011

The Health and Safety Executive has issued new guidance about animal contact at agricultural visitor attractions. read more..

Trailer buying guide 14 Mar 2011

With developments in tractor performance over the last few years, it has become more important than ever to ensure that the trailers you buy or hire are up to the job. Download an NFU/BAGMA guide here. read more..

Safe operation of telehandlers 13 Apr 2010

The HSE has issued a warning after a worker was fatally injured by the descending boom of a telehandler. read more..

Safety protection devices and guards.

The accident in which an operator was fatally injured when attempting to clear or adjust a rotating arm baler highlights the need to ensure that all safety protection devices and guards are in place and functioning correctly before use. It also emphasises the need to ensure that the power is disconnected and the machine has fully stopped before carrying out any work. read more..

Working at height safely

We all have to do jobs which require that we need to work at height whether it be using a small step ladder to reach the top cupboard or carry out maintenance or repairs on the roof of a building. read more..

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