Moving vehicles account for 30% of all deaths on British farms over the past 5 years.
Simple things such as using the handbrake, cleaning mirrors and windows could very easily prevent a lifetime of regret.
Whether your farm is large or small, we have further practical tips and advice to help make your farm safer when it comes to vehicles.
To prevent serious injury if your vehicle moves due to the terrain or gradient, follow the simple safe stop routine before you get out or off a vehicle; handbrake; gears in neutral; engine switched off and the key removed
Would you leave your car without putting on the handbrake? No matter what type of vehicle you’re using on your farm, make yours a safe stop and use the handbrake every time you leave the vehicle.
Key to being a safe diver is visibility, whatever vehicle you are driving. Whether it’s an ATV ( all- terrain vehicle), tractor, telehandler or farm equipment, follow these two simple steps to put visibility and safety at the front of your mind every time you drive.
Training is vital to help keep everyone safe. Before using any vehicle on a farm, it’s important you have been trained to use that specific vehicle safely.
Farming vehicles and machines are complex, there are a range of relevant training courses such as those run by training providers, agricultural colleges and manufacturers and dealers.
Everyone at work needs to know how to work safely.
We have useful information about specific farm vehicles, machinery and how to safely carry heavy loads.
Health and safety is a fundamental requirement of a sustainable farming business and should be regarded as an essential part of everyday farming life.
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Training is vital to help keep everyone safe. Before using any vehicle on a farm, it’s important you have been trained to use that specific vehicle safely.
Farming vehicles and machines are complex, there are a range of relevant training courses such as those run by training providers, agricultural colleges and manufacturers and dealers.
