Farmer fined after friends had to climb tree to escape cow attack
February 29, 2024
A woman and her friend had to climb up a tree to escape an attack by more than a dozen cows on a public right of way in North Yorkshire. Read More
Livestock focus as HSE campaign bids to improve safety on Britain’s farms
February 20, 2024
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aims to focus on the dangers of livestock as it relaunches its Your Farm, Your Future campaign this month. Read More
HSE fatality figures show year on year increase – construction again most vulnerable
July 6, 2023
One hundred and thirty-five workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to HSE annual report. Read More
Farmer fined after dog walker thrown 8ft into the air and trampled by cow
March 16, 2023
A dog walker was thrown 8ft into the air by a cow which then repeatedly trampled on him as he tried to crawl away, breaking six ribs of his ribs and leaving him with damage to his lungs and spleen. Read More
Vetting the vets – can a new study help the sector get the right treatment?
January 9, 2023
A culture of stoicism has skewed the reporting of accidents in the veterinary profession. However, with a new study on safety attitudes on the horizon can the sector become more transparent in its HS shortcomings. SHP Editor Mark Glover finds out. Read More
Uncle who killed nephew appeals for others to stay safe in agriculture
August 1, 2022
The uncle of a four-year-old boy killed on a farm has urged everyone in agriculture to do more to keep children safe. Read More
Fatal injuries in agriculture, forestry and fishing in UK report published
July 26, 2022
The number of people killed in agriculture-related activities in the last 12 months has fallen from its high level in 2021, but the rate of fatal injuries in the sector remains the highest of all major industries according to HSE. Read More
Workplace fatality figures released for 2021/22
July 8, 2022
A hundred and twenty-three workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published by the HSE. Read More
Farming company fined after fatality
May 13, 2022
Yorkshire Dairy Goats has been fined for safety breaches after a farm worker was run over and fatally wounded. Read More
Farmer fined after worker becomes entangled in potato harvester
April 1, 2022
A farmer has been sentenced after a worker suffered multiple injuries after becoming entangled in the contra-rotating rollers of a potato harvester. Read More
