Falls are the second highest cause of death in agriculture (as at 20 June 2014) – every year at least eight people die falling from a height. Those who survive suffer broken bones and worse. Falls often happen from roofs, lofts, ladders, vehicles, bale stacks, and unsuitable access equipment, such as buckets. These accidents and
Injuries to feet and legs are all too common in agriculture. Using appropriate footwear is a big step towards preventing an accident. In 2013 NFU Mutual had 90 claims for accidents involving injuries to feet. Every four days last year, NFU Mutual had a claim where a farm worker had an accident and injured their
A tractor power take-off (PTO) and the PTO drive shaft of a machine are very dangerous if used and not correctly guarded. Usually accidents occur when farmers get out of the tractor to check or adjust the machinery and it has not been switched off so that the PTO shaft is still rotating. However even
Interview with Vicky Whipps This week marks our second Farm Safety Week, an occasion we are marking with the “Who would fill your boots?” campaign. We are delighted to be supported by four Farm Safety Ambassadors, helping us to raise 2014 awareness of the prevalence of farm safety accidents and encourage the rural community to
An interview with James Chapman This week marks our second Farm Safety Week, an occasion we are marking with the “Who would fill your boots?” campaign. We are delighted to be supported by four Farm Safety Ambassadors, helping us to raise awareness of the prevalence ?zgür of farm safety accidents and encourage the rural community
At some point, most people will need to get help because of an accident or a medical emergency. As farming is one of the most dangerous occupations cheap NFL jerseys in the UK, it stands to reason that many farmers may find : themselves in a position where they need to call for C&A help
This week (from 30th June to 4th July) is the second ever Farm Safety Week, established by NFU Mutual. We’ll be Your marking the occasion by travelling to the Livestock Event Penn at the Birmingham NEC this Wednesday and Thursday (2nd and 3rd wholesale mlb jerseys of July) to meet as many people as we