The work that the NFYFC have done to enhance the skill sets of young people in the agricultural industries is impressive and their commitment to farm safety is commendable We are delighted to announce the first of four brand new partnerships for the Farm Safety Foundation – with the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC). NFYFC, which
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant” Robert Louis Stevenson Greeting friends of Yellow Wellies. I’m Stephanie Berkeley and I have recently taken on the role of Farm Safety Campaign Specialist for the Farm Safety Foundation. What that means is that I will be out and
The Farm Safety Foundation has received significant coverage across the media, following on from our collaboration with West Country rockers, The Wurzels. Some of the highlights of coverage include spots on the Daily Express website: The Wurzels re-work 1974 Number One hit ‘Combine Harvester’ for farm safety campaign ITV Wurzels rework hit song for farm
Sadly, whilst farming accounts for just 1.5 per cent of the UK’s workforce, farmers account for 15-20 per cent of all workplace fatalities. As a result, it’s the UK’s most dangerous profession. The Yellow Wellies campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of potential dangers as well as offering practical advice for staying safe. Over half
Whilst farming accounts for just 1.5 per cent of the UK’s workforce, farmers account for 15-20 per cent of all workplace fatalities, making it the UK’s most dangerous profession. The Yellow Wellies campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of potential dangers as well as offering practical advice for staying safe. Over half of younger farmers
As we all wind down for Christmas, we’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Farm Safety Partnership. It has been a successful year for the foundation, we’ve achieved a lot, not least achieving registered charity status. Over the summer we rolled out our interactive game, Keep Clive
The dangers of working with slurry are well known and over the past two years slurry has been the cause of a number of deaths including those of, our Ambassador Victoria Whipps’ husband, Craig and his colleague Robert Gray. The impact of these deaths is acutely felt by many in the community, and especially their young
I am pleased to announce that following our application to the Charities Commission, the Farm Safety Foundation has been officially granted Charitable Status. Our registered charity number is: 1159000. Our long term objections are: 1. The Farm Safety Foundation aims to establish itself as a leading authority on farm safety, working closely with farmers, the
Working at height clearly presents a risk of significant injury should you or one of your employees fall, time and time again injuries caused in this way could have been avoided if some simple safety steps had been taken prior to the employee began work. Ask yourself whether you can be confident that the following
Having traveled up and down the UK over the summer with our interactive game Keep Clive Alive, we’re pleased to announce it’s launch as a mobile application for Android®, iPhone® and iPad®, why not try your hand at the game on your tablet or mobile device… It’s almost enough to get you round to next