The Dangers of Farming

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and NFU Scotland have called on farmers to take extra care following the conclusion of a fatal accident inquiry into the tragic death of Lauder farmer, Jim Sharp earlier this year. The 66-year-old died after he became entangled with a sweep auger in a grain silo. The safety message […]

Reducing the Risks of Farming

A new partnership has been launched that aims to improve safety on Scotland’s farms and crofts and reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries that occur. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), almost 80 men, women and children have died and many more have been seriously injured as a result of farming […]