When it comes to keeping your farm family safe, it pays to lead by example. Follow safety best practice to protect your family, temporary workers and farm visitors. Take the opportunity to refresh your farm safety knowledge using the resources on this page.
Colour in and keep
Passion, pride, physical and mental strength? Let’s talk about what it takes to be a farmer. You might think nothing of pushing yourself to the extreme, or working hours in isolation to get the results you need.
Taking a moment to engage with family or friends can have lasting benefits.
But how often do you share your experiences? It’s time to talk about the joy, love, hardships and everything else it takes to be a farmer.
Farmers struggling with their mental health are less likely to prioritise their own safety, which can lead to accidents and have a tragic impact on a farm family.
Know someone who could do with some extra support? Click HERE for the Little Book of Minding Your Head. Published by the Farm Safety Foundation it contains details of UK farming charities and rural support groups.
Ensure everyone is of an appropriate and legal age to be riding in or driving your tractor (cabs are no place for children).
With tractors spending increasing amounts of time on the road ensuring you and your passengers wear a seatbelt can significantly reduce risk of injury.
Poorly used or faulty vehicles and machinery are a major cause of death and serious injury on farms but by sticking to simple rules you can stay safe.
Remember when you stop, it’s handbrake on, engine off, keys out. Never be tempted to remove or modify guards to save time. Only operate a machine if you know how to use it safely and have received suitable training.
