*Content Warning* This podcast discusses accidents, injuries, and fatalities, some of which involve children. Though there is no gore, and this is discussed in a factual manner, please consider if you are able to listen to this episode safely. *
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert are joined by Kathy Gostick, Health & Safety Inspector for HSE to discuss Farm Health & Safety in-depth.
HSE Links & Guidance:
Stats: It’s time for farmers to ‘think differently about safety’ says regulator | HSE Media Centre
Fatal injuries in agriculture, forestry and fishing in Great Britain: 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 (hse.gov.uk)
Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain, 2023 (hse.gov.uk)
Recent Campaigns: HSE Agriculture ebulletin: It's time for farmers to 'think differently about safety'
Work Right Agriculture Campaign - 'Your Farm Your Future'
Welcome to the 10th Annual Farm Safety Week - YellowWellies.org
Vehicles: Safe workplace transport - Agricultural - HSE
Safe Stop for workplace transport
Maintenance - Agriculture - HSE
Cattle: Handling and housing cattle AIS35 (hse.gov.uk) HSE AIS17 EW Cattle and public access in England and Wales (hse.gov.uk)
HSE AIS17 S Cattle and public access in Scotland (hse.gov.uk)
The Countryside Code - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
OHPLs: Agriculture: Electricity (hse.gov.uk)
General: What a good farm looks like - Agriculture (hse.gov.uk)
Farmwise: Your essential guide to health and safety in agriculture (hse.gov.uk)
FAS Resources
Developing Safe Farming Practices | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Sammi Kinghorn - Thriving Through Adversity, and Promoting Diversity | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Developing Safe Farm Practice: How to Complete a Risk Assessment
Child Farm Safety | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Keeping children safe during lambing | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
Phone: 0300 323 0161
Email: advice@fas.scot
