HSE drive to protect kids on the farm

28 April 1999

HSE drive to protect kids on the farm

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has called on the farming industry to do more to protect children from hazards on the farm.

It is spearheading a drive urging farming families and visitors to be aware of dangers in the countryside.

The HSE launched its campaign by re-telling the story of one farming family whose eight-year old boy was killed.

Benjamin Chambers died when he was buried in their grain store after trying to reach for his wellington boots.

Ivor Chambers and his wife, Kim, of Heath Farm in Bagworth, Leicestershire, said they found Benjamin stuck in the grain, but had been unable to save him.

• The Times 28/04/02/99 page 12