Farming & Agriculture Inspections
In the last decade, nearly one person has been killed every week as a direct result of farming and agricultural work. Many more have been seriously injured making farming and agricultural work a extremely hazardous industry.
Health and Safety is a fundamental requirement in any farming business and must be regarded as an essential part of maintenance and management. Assuming equipment is safe to use is a common problem in the industry, leading to catastrophic consequences. With high numbers and rates of fatal injury, farming, forestry and agricultral work is the riskiest industry sector.
Preventative maintenance and management of dangerous farming equipment can bring the following benefits:
• a reduction in injuries and the resulting financial and personal costs;
• better farming practice to help develop a sustainable farming business;
• longer life for equipment and machinery;
• less chance of damage to machinery;
• reduced repair costs resulting from unnoticed equipment faults;
• less chance of enforcement action and its costs, eg the cost of dealing with an incident and/or fines;
• reduced risk of damage to the reputation of the business.
• improved productivity, good morale and a happier, healthier workforce
Surveys suggest that only 16% of serious injuries are actually reported within the farming and agricultural sector. The HSE estimates that there could be as many as 10,000 untreported injuries in the industry each year (Read more).
Workers have the right to leave work without injury, returning home to their family each night safe and sound. Good workers and business owners understand the benefits of reducing incidents and maintenance costs, and are aware of the financial and other reasons to aim for and maintain high standards of Health and Safety.
Universal Status Tag
Designed by experts in the equipment inspection field, The Good to Go Safety Status Tag attaches to all types of workplace equipment - the universal "..
£8.40
Excavator Inspection Books - 25 Checklists
According to the HSE: “A programme of daily visual checks, regular inspections and servicing schedules should be established. Drivers should be encour..
£6.20
Dumper Truck Inspection Books - 25 Checklists
Dumper truck inspections help spot potential faults before they develop into a more serious and costly defect. Our tipper truck checklist has been des..
£6.20
Front Loader Inspection Books - 25 Checklists
Front loader inspections help spot potential faults before they develop into a more serious and costly defect. Our loader truck checklist has been des..
£6.20
MEWP Inspection Books - 25 Checklists
Improve workplace safety and reduce maintenance costs on your MEWPs by carrying out safety inspections. A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) must b..
£6.20
Telehandler Inspection Books - 25 Checklists
The continuing development of telehandlers (telescopic materials handlers) in terms of capacity and reach makes them a versatile piece of site equipme..
£6.20
Tractor Inspection Books - 25 Checklists
Allow workers to carry out pre-use checks and spot potential faults before they develop into a more serious and costly defect. These safety checklists..
£6.20
Trailer Inspection Books - 25 Checklists
There is evidence showing that towing trailers can be more likely to result in serious or fatal road accidents. The Transport Research Laboratory a..
£6.20
Create Your Own Inspection Books - 25 Checklists
The Good to Go Safety Check Book is an innovative tool for workplace equipment. It allows workers to carry out pre-use checks and spot potential fault..
£6.20
Excavator Inspections - Weekly Checklist Kit
According to the HSE: “A programme of daily visual excavator safety inspection checklist checks and servicing schedules should be established. Excavat..
£37.10
MEWP Inspections - Weekly Checklist Kit
Improve workplace safety and reduce maintenance costs on your MEWPs by carrying out safety inspections. A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) must b..
£37.10
Dumper Truck Inspections - Weekly Checklist Kit
Tipper accidents are a common problem within the construction and quarry industries, often causing serious injury and in some cases death. It is vital..
£37.10
Front Loader Inspections - Weekly Checklist Kit
Loader bucket trucks have the capacity to cause serious injury and in some cases death. It is vital that they are checked prior to use for any faulty ..
£37.10
Telehandler Inspections - Weekly Checklist Kit
The continuing development of telehandlers (telescopic materials handlers) in terms of capacity and reach makes them a versatile piece of site equipme..
£37.10
Tractor Inspections - Weekly Checklist Kit
Allow workers to carry out pre-use checks and spot potential faults before they develop into a more serious and costly defect. These safety checklists..
£37.10
Trailer Inspections - Weekly Checklist Kit
There is evidence showing that towing trailers are more likely to result in serious or fatal road accidents. Of 4,173 accidents involving at least one..
£37.10
Create Your Own Inspections - Weekly Checklist Kit
Good to Go Safety is a Safe Equipment Management System (SEMS) which allows workers to carry out pre-use checks of workplace equipment and spot potent..
£37.10
Excavator Inspections - Daily Checklist Kit
According to the HSE: “A programme of daily visual excavator safety inspection checklist checks and servicing schedules should be established. Excavat..
£109.50
MEWP Inspections - Daily Checklist Kit
Improve workplace safety and reduce maintenance costs on your MEWPs by carrying out safety inspections. A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) must b..
£109.50
Dumper Truck Inspections - Daily Checklist Kit
Tipper accidents are a common problem within the construction and quarry industries, often causing serious injury and in some cases death. It is vital..
£109.50
News
Now's the time for farms to change
Farmers are being reminded they must change their attitude towards safety as Britain’s workplace regulator readies itself for a wave of inspections in the coming months. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will visit farms ac...CONTINUE...
Quick thinking 16-year-old saves own life after tractor accident
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that Earlcoate Construction & Plant Hire Limited, had failed to adequately protect a 16-year-old whilst on paid work experience. On August 3, 2021, the teenager, Tom Cutler, was h...CONTINUE...
Tyre Safety Month
TyreSafe has announced the launch of its highly anticipated “Safe and Save” campaign as a part of this year’s Tyre Safety Month - a campaign which aims to educate and empower motorists across various groups to prioritise tyre safety, save money, and ...CONTINUE...
Wood workshop fined after HSE inspection
A Lincolnshire-based workshop has been fined after his employees were exposed to a hazardous substance. Inspectors found a significant build-up of wood dust and that Local Exhaust Ventilation systems, provided to capture wood dust and protect ...CONTINUE...
We're Supporting National Scaffolding Week 2023
National Scaffolding Week provides an opportunity for members of the industry (no matter the role) to provide advice, information and valuable insights which can influence the direction of training in the industry. The campaign, which runs from 9...CONTINUE...
How to save time and money with effective equipment maintenance
On average, predictive maintenance increases productivity by 25%, reduces breakdowns by 70% and lowers maintenance costs by 25%. Depending on the type of assets, costs and technical sophistication, a broad spectrum of maintenance strategies should be...CONTINUE...
The importance of workplace site assessments
A farm has been fined £60,000 following the death of a 43-year-old father-of-three who was electrocuted on the 13th May 2021 by a power line. Patrick Rice was unloading stone when the hydraulic arm of the dumper truck came into contact with 11kV o...CONTINUE...
A Safer and Healthier Farm Life Environment
A three-year-old child was among 27 people killed in agriculture-related activities in the last 12 months. Britain's workplace regulator has called for a cultural shift away from poor behaviours due to the rate of fatalities, which has remained ...CONTINUE...
Forklift Safety - a simple reminder
Monitoring all your workplace equipment (such as forklifts) and assessing working environments with regular (pre-use / pre-move) inspections will help achieve a safer workplace environment for employees. Pre-use / pre-move inspections will not only i...CONTINUE...
Work-related fatality statistics 2022-2023
There were one hundred and thirty-five workers killed due to work-related incidents in the United Kingdom the last year, according to figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on the 6th of July 2023. The statistics released ...CONTINUE...
Straddle Carrier Incident causes Fatality
A straddle carrier tipped over at Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg earlier this week, killing the driver The accident occurred shortly before the end of the night shift at around 5am CET (3am GMT) on Wednesday, 18th January 2023. The stradd...CONTINUE...
HSE finds Faulty, Damaged and Defective Equipment
As part of a nationwide inspection campaign, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) visited hand car washing facilities throughout West and Mid Sussex and found "shocking" health and safety failings at 20 of the sites in West and Mid Sussex. T...CONTINUE...
Worker suffers two broken ribs, a punctured lung and fractured vertebra
A company has been fined £200,000 after an employee was crushed by a 700kg crate filled with replacement glass. The man who was working at a warehouse located in Stakehill Industrial Estate, Middleton, was moving the crate, with the help of an...CONTINUE...
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National Forklift Safety Day 2023
In the UK, we bear witness to over 1300 fork lift truck accidents every year, which means on average there are five accidents every workday in the UK that involves a forklift. In the US there are over 35,000 serious injuries every year due to forklif...CONTINUE...
How the Cost-of-Living Crisis is affecting Road Safety
Over the last year cost-of-living has impacted us all, but when it comes to travel, the increasing costs are crippling many drivers ability to keep their vehicles maintained and road safe. In a survey (by Brake and AXA) regarding vehicle safe...CONTINUE...
