Mr Price said: “Smaller farms often face some of the highest risks in agriculture as their workers are carrying out a wider range of tasks, often on their own. Their attention can easily become distracted, so we would recommend having a risk assessment tool to help them assess threats, mitigate dangers and comply with legislation.
“One such tool is the NFU Mutual SafetyHub, where you can log in and manage your risk management plans online, from a phone or tablet, wherever you are on the farm. The programme consists of articles and videos that users are guided through. Once modules are complete, specific risk management plans to address a variety of workplace hazards are generated. Plus there are seasonal reminders and advice on specific health and safety issues, such as pre-harvest checks and preventing mud being left on roads”.
Run by NFU Mutual Risk Management Services, NFU Mutual SafetyHub complements the company’s long-established face-to-face risk management consultancy service , which offers additional support including health and safety consultancy, loss prevention guidance and farm training solutions.
For more information visit: www.nfumutual.co.uk/rms/farming or call your local NFU Mutual office for more details.
Related content:
A model risk assessment is available here and the HSE Farmwise introductory guide is available here.