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
Health and safety has never been so visible – could we lose focus in 2022?
March 29, 2022
Simon Walter, Co-Director at Rhino Safety, shares his thoughts on the role health and safety should play in the workplace in 2022. Read More
Farmer sentenced after child fatally injured in fall from farm vehicle
March 15, 2022
The mother of a four-year-old boy who fell from a farm vehicle and was run over sustaining fatal injuries has called for a change in attitude in agriculture. Read More
Manual handling? Don’t do it until you have risk assessed!
January 22, 2022
In this on-demand webinar, sponsored by NEBOSH, you’ll get top tips for undertaking a manual handling risk assessment. Read More
Guidance issued on use of drone technology
December 11, 2021
SAFed issues guidance on the use of drone technology and data to support thorough examination/inspection of various types of plant and equipment. Read More
Fishing has the highest average workplace fatality rate globally, ahead of mining and quarrying, according to latest figures
December 7, 2021
Fishing had the highest average fatality rate, with safety threats including working in unpredictable weather conditions, on the open water and from great heights. Read More
£60k fine for farm after employee crushed during demolition project
December 7, 2021
Farming partnership, J & D Foster Farms LLP, has been fined following an incident on its farm where a 21-year-old employee was killed whilst dismantling a redundant piece of farming equipment. Read More
How do periods of economic growth affect workplace injuries?
September 2, 2021
SHP speaks to Tanya Jenke, who has recently carried out a study to find whether economic growth, following a period of recession, has an impact on workplace injuries… Read More