Two new Farm Safety Ambassadors announced
Alun Elidyr EdWArdS and Glyn davies have been appointed to two new ambassadorial roles to promote health and safety awareness on farms across Wales. The new Ambassadors will promote the work of the Wales...
Category: Farm Safety
Benefits of emerging smart technologies
by Dr CL Williams and Dr PC Wootton-Beard Farming Connect Knowledge Exchange Hub, IBERS, Aberystwyth University thERE is an increasing demand from consumers for more information about their food which in addition to several...
When things go wrong your mobile phone can be a lifeline
IT’S National Farm Safety Week this month – 15-19 July 2019 – and as we know only too well in farming, accidents can happen. Heavy machinery, unpredictable animals, and dangerous terrain. No wonder agriculture...
Tractor’s and the law – be aware
A 16-year-old driver of a tractor on the A40 at Brecon has found himself collecting fixed penalty notices for driving a vehicle too large for his age, driving a tractor and towing a trailer...
Keep visitors safe on your farm
Health and Safety Execu tive (HSE) ad vice on: Preventing or controlling ill health from animal contact at visitor attractions or open farms All animals naturally carry a range of microorganisms, some of which...
Make sure you comply with health and safety regulations
FARMeRS and those working in the agricultural industry need to ensure that farm safety remains on their priority list for the coming year and that they comply with the relevant health and safety regulations,...
Metabolic profiling of ewes can improve feed efficiency and production
by Cate Williams, Farming Connect Knowledge Exchange Hub, IBERS, Aberystwyth University The time just before and after birth is an extremely demanding time for ewes in terms of energy – producing milk and colostrum...
Advice on how to prevent falls when working at height
Falls are the second highest cause of death in agriculture – every year at least eight people die falling from a height. Those who survive suffer broken bones and worse. Falls often happen from...
Being safe on farm should be a priority at all times
Being safe on farm and reducing the high level of life changing incidents should be a priority for all who live and set foot on farm holdings. In the last ten years, 388 farmers,...
Please stop, think, stay safe
Challenging and changing the attitudes of farmers in Wales – new campaign aims to reduce the risks of life-ending or life-changing farm accidents The Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP), of which the FUW is...
