HSE farm safety days grow in popularity
A programme of safety and health awareness days for farmers has got off to a flying start, with the first five oversubscribed.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it was encouraged that its Safety and Health Awareness Days (SHADs) were growing in popularity.
Feedback from the events in 2011 was also extremely positive with 99% of farmers surveyed saying they would recommend them to others.
About 1,700 farmers attended the first five events in Salisbury, Illminster, Orkney, Spalding and Ludlow with a further 22 planned across Britain for 2012-13.
Farmers are being encouraged to respond to their invitations straight away to avoid missing out.
Graeme Walker, head of agriculture at HSE said: “Health and safety on farms doesn’t just happen it needs to be managed.
“SHADs are about encouraging farmers to think and plan around the risks. The feedback from these events has got more and more positive year on year.”
Graeme Walker, HSE head of agriculture
“SHADs are about encouraging farmers to think and plan around the risks. The feedback from these events has got more and more positive year on year.”
SHADs are voluntary, free events run by the HSE to help reduce death and injuries in farming, one of Britain’s most dangerous industries.
They offer practical tips and demonstrations on such topics as machinery safety and livestock handling.
For more information on where events are taking place and what to expect on the day visit the HSE’s website.
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