Did you know that more than half of fatal crashes in the UK happen on rural roads? Rural roads are lifelines for moving livestock, crops, and machinery, but with vehicles getting bigger and traffic increasing, we all have our bit to do making these roads safer. So, what steps can we take to improve road
Did you know that more than half of fatal crashes in the UK happen on rural roads? Once again, we are proudly supporting Road Safety Week organised by Brake from 17-23 November. As a charity whose strapline is “Who Would Fill Your Boots?” this year’s theme – After The Crash – was something that particularly
From cars and machinery, everything is getting bigger, faster and more efficient. But there is one thing that hasn’t kept up … and that’s our rural roads. According to Brake, the charity behind Road Safety Week, 10 times as many people die on rural roads in the UK as on our motorways. Motorcyclists are twice
High Visibility (Hi Vis) clothing. Most farmers or farm workers will have a Hi Vis vest or beanie hanging on a peg somewhere. We’re used to seeing it, but ironically, it’s a key safety tool that’s often ‘overlooked’. But Hi Vis has a vital role to play in keeping us, and those around us, safe;
In light of recent events, if you feel concerned or anxious about the impact the recent budget may have on your family farm, please seek professional guidance and explore and discuss the options available with your family. If you are struggling with your mental health or concerned about someone please reach out to access support
Some wear wellies!! This week we have looked at how the industry is really starting to challenge and change its attitudes to, and behaviours around risk-taking but have you ever wondered who is behind this? In previous years we have highlighted some inspirational individuals and organisations working to drive the change our industry needs
When a major campaign like Farm Safety Week draws to a close, it can a good time to reflect on the people, stories and statistics that illustrate why farming continues to struggle with its safety record and make a choice… To leave it there as one week in the year or to use it as
At our recent 10th anniversary conference, we challenged those attending, to stop talking and start taking action to address farming’s safety challenges. One organisation who attended the conference reached out – almost immediately – to say they had a plan and they wanted us to get involved. Marcus Potter, CEO at Lantra, one of the
On the final day of this year’s Farm Safety Week, we have highlighted the many challenges to farming safely, the learnings we can take from a near-miss and the far-reaching consequences of having a serious injury on the farm. We know that no workplace can be 100 per cent safe. We can not eliminate risk but
If you’ve only stumbled across Ioan Humphreys (@that_welsh_farmer) on Instagram, you could be easily forgiven for thinking that fitness and strength is not something he has ever had to worry about it. But if you’ve been following him for a while, you will know that, 12 months ago, Ioan suffered a serious health scare that