July 2021
Is your health and safety up to scratch?
22nd July 2021
With the latest figures showing that farm deaths have risen 60% so far this year, it has never been more important to try and improve your farms safety
July 2021
‘Next gen’ fire extinguisher offers substantial savings
21st July 2021
Fire is one of the biggest threats to farmers’ lives and property and dry summer weather only heightens the risk. Cherry Products’ high performance fire extinguishers offer greater peace of mind and even save time and money on servicing costs.
July 2021
Farm safety: One death is too many
19th July 2021
Popular farm safety app Smart Farmer went live with two new features this month – lone working and field hazard identification – adding to its already impressive list of safety offerings. With the number of farm deaths and injuries still at a troublingly high level, these features are a must-have for farmers and farm workers.
New research shows stress and tiredness ‘key factors’ in farming accidents
18th July 2021
Stress and fatigue have been identified as a key cause of agricultural accidents by researchers from the University of Aberdeen.
University of Aberdeen tackles ‘UK’s most dangerous industry’
14th July 2021
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with industry partners, KURA Human Factors to develop a training course designed specifically for farmers.
Farm deaths rise by over 60 per cent, new HSE figures show
9th July 2021
Latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive show there were 34 deaths in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in 2020-21 – a significant jump from last year’s low of 21.
Poster competition to raise awareness of farm safety
6th July 2021
A poster competition aims to raise children’s awareness of the dangers on farms and crofts and increase farm safety.
Man suffers serious injuries in tractor collision
28th June 2021
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a man was airlifted to hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and an agricultural tractor in Elgin.
Farmer from Derbyshire dies in slurry pit accident
23rd June 2021
Another tragic farming incident calls for clarity on farming safety measures.
Top tips for preventing combine fires this harvest
22nd June 2021
With harvest quickly approaching and potentially dry conditions increasing fire risks, NFU Mutual has issued advice for farmers to help prevent combine fires.
Safe Storage Cabinets for Pesticides and other Agrochemicals
17th June 2021
Are you doing enough to ensure that your pesticides and other agricultural chemicals are stored safely and securely?
Farming community saddened by the blow of another fatal accident
26th May 2021
Farming has long been one of the most dangerous industries to work in, with serious accidents and fatalities far more likely than in other sectors. The latest incident occurred on the 12th May, and is currently under investigation.