Farm Safety

Overview

Agricultural environments can pose a variety of different risks and hazards and not just to farmers. Anyone from vets to estate agents can be at risk if their work brings them into contact with farming.

Objectives

At the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

• Understand the dangers of agriculture
• Recognise the responsibilities of employers, employees and farmers
• Understand the five steps to risk assessment
• Identify the typical hazards on farms
• Recognise the various health problems in agriculture