As another Farm Safety Week draws to a close, it is right that we finish by showing our gratitude to those individuals who are quietly working to make our farms safer places to live and to work. Steady, practical and committed, our Farm Safety Heroes are setting standards through their everyday actions. They may not
There is no shortage of noise when it comes to farm safety. Every year, the HSE and HSENI figures are shared, the headlines written and the stark reminders delivered about agriculture’s consistently poor safety record. And yet, despite the awareness, the reality remains the same – too many people are still not coming home at
For many farms, the first-cut silage marks the real start of a busy summer. Long days, tight weather windows and pressure to get the job done can all creep in. But silage season can also bring some serious risks, especially around silage clamps so a quick reminder to take extra care now can prevent life‑changing
You may already know Holly Atkinson by a different name. Her Instagram account, @cups.on.cows has amassed a strong following and, as an advocate of both farm safety and mental wellbeing, we are delighted to have Holly on board as a 10th Anniversary Champion. Coming from a non-farming background Holly had an interesting journey into the
If you have undertaken our ‘Introduction to Farm Safety’ session recently, you will need no introduction to Ryan Taggart… A long-standing ambassador, Ryan wanted to become a 10th Anniversary Champion to help spread awareness across the industry of how easily something can go wrong. “If I can let people hear my story, what’s happened, how
Our first 10th Anniversary Champion, Victoria Taylor, knows first-hand how your life can be turned upside down in an instant. A farm manager in Scotland, Victoria farms 55 beef cattle and 120 sheep, alongside husband Ben, and their three daughters. “I wanted to become a 10th Anniversary Champion for several reasons,” she explained. “I’ve found
Happy New Year Folks! And what a year it’s going to be… 2024 promises a new decade of the Farm Safety Foundation, a new calendar of activities for the team and a brand new chair of trustees… James Chapman MBE
Accidents involving power take-off (PTO) shafts are among the most common causes of serious injury when operating farm machinery. We caught up with Adam Hubbard, OEM specialist at Kramp UK to learn more about what they are doing to help minimise the risk of an incident occurring and what technical skills can be used reduce
NOW OPEN! The competition is open to primary school pupils (Foundation, Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2) and pupils from special schools throughout Wales. The competition starts on Monday 5 September 2022 and closes Friday 4 November 2022. To enter, each child should draw (e.g. pencil, pen, crayon, pastel, etc.) or paint a picture
We all know how crucial it is to prevent incidents on farms, but we also know that unexpected events can still happen. So, this Farm Safety Week we’re asking you to think about the ‘What ifs?’ What if you had a life-changing incident? How would it affect both you and your family financially and how