The importance of farm safety
The importance of farm safety
The agriculture and horticulture sectors face one of the highest rates of death and serious injury in any industry in Great Britain.
This short module will introduce you to some of the most important health and safety legislation designed to help you and others stay safe. The module also covers your responsibilities with regard to safety.
You'll investigate some of the leading causes of death on farms and reflect on why health and safety is important to you. You'll also discover some of the financial and moral consequences that could result from unsafe working practices.
What will I achieve?
1 CPD point
How long will it take?
20 minutes
Learning objectives
- Explain the importance and consequences of farm safety and injury
- List the most common causes of death on farms
- Describe the main legal implications of farm safety
- Describe the main financial and moral implications of farm safety
Who is this module for?
This topic applies to all people working on farms or horticultural production sites. It is relevant to livestock farm workers, arable farm workers and people working on mixed farms and horticultural production sites.