Health and Safety
Reporting injuries, risk assessment and advice for farm open days.
The safe handling, storage and use of chemicals - members only please login to view document
Ref: 874 27 November 2007
Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk so the law requires employers to control exposure to prevent ill health.
Model pesticide emergency action plan - members only please login to view document
Ref: : 622 24 April 2008
This Business Guide gives a brief ‘model’ contingency plan for accidents involving pesticides on which farmers and growers may base their own plan.
The Regulatory Re-form (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - members only please login to view document
Ref: 868 3 October 2007
This business guide outlines the new fire safety rules affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales came into force on the 1st October 2006.
The Safe Use of ATVs and Quad Bikes - members only please login to view document
Ref: 864 10 March 2008
Information on the safe use of ATVs and Quad Bikes including training requirements and PPE
Code of Practice: Vehicle Health Check Scheme. - members only please login to view document
Ref: 094 1 May 2007
This document is only available from Call First please call 0870 8458458 to obtain a copy.
Health and safety advice for farm open days - members only please login to view document
Ref: : 058 23 April 2008
A checklist of health and safety considerations that organisers of farm open days should take into account to minimise the risks from injury or infection. The document covers both adult visitors and schoolchildren.
Health and safety model risk assessment for agriculture - members only please login to view document
Ref: 062 7 November 2007
The NFU has produced this model risk assessment to assist farmers and growers to carry out risk assessments. The guide aims to provide a straightforward and practical framework that will assist in the preparation of the risk assessment.
Health & safety principles for farmers & growers - members only please login to view document
Ref: 095 7 November 2007
This NFU Business Guide gives a brief overview of the legal health and safety requirements that you must meet. It particularly describes the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW Act) and the powers of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
The Use, Management and Disposal of Asbestos in Agriculture - members only please login to view document
Ref: 164 28 March 2008
This Business guide deals with the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. The document also provides an example of an asbestos management plan that can be adapted to your farm to help you comply with the regulations.
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