HEALTH & SAFETY BULLETIN – APRIL 2024

Ceres Research

Apr, 08 2024

Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate. This edition highlights metalworking fluids safety, display screen equipment in farm and estate offices, and health and safety signage requirements. It comments on the risks associated with changing wheels on agricultural machinery and sets out key considerations when working with mowers and toppers. It concludes with recent case studies of workplace deaths or injuries, with learning outcomes for the agricultural industry.

For any queries please contact Robert Gazely on 07592 041617 or robert.gazely@ceresrural.co.uk

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