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by Roger Bibbings, Occupational Safety Adviser, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, United kingdom
health damage, for example, lung diseases, noise-induced hearing loss, skin diseases, and certain cancers associated with chemical use and prolonged sun exposure. When it comes to working out what action needs to be taken to prevent these things happening, carrying out some basic risk assessments is a good place to start so that you can manage the risks sensibly and maintain a safe and sound working environment. The law is pretty clear. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act) puts a duty on all employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of employees and any others who may be affected by what they do. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 backs this up with key management tasks. Self-employed people also have a duty to look after themselves and others. But it is not really about the law. Taking sensible precautions is the right thing to do. And if the resources and effort are properly directed at the main threats, it makes good business sense too. After all, healthy quality crops and animals are what keep the farming industry thriving and they enable farmers and growers to stay in business. So how much more important is it that those who deliver these outputs should be healthy and safe too? Effective agricultural practice is all about good planning, such as focusing on just what
FEATURE health like solvents, can it be done outside? Alternatively, check the area in question has adequate ventilation before starting and in case of the worst case scenario happening, make sure you have proper emergency arrangements in place and provide rescue equipment. people. For example, if tractors, farm vehicles and other workplace vehicles fall into the wrong hands, the repercussions can be lethal. Obviously, these vehicles should be properly maintained and suitable training given to all operators. Remember, in agriculture the most common cause of serious and fatal injuries involves moving and overturning vehicles. Proper guarding is absolutely vital, for example, to prevent the terrible accidents that can occur with PTO shafts. Incidents occur when the vehicle has been left unattended; always check the vehicle braking system and make sure it is properly maintained. It is also advisable to use the safe stop procedure whenever you leave a vehicle; handbrake on and controls in neutral, before turning the engine off and removing the key. Each vehicle and piece of machinery needs to be assessed against actual conditions of use so that safe systems of work can be put in place.
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FEATURE is important to be risk aware and follow the law: Avoid work at height where you can If not, use work equipment or measures to prevent falls If not, use work equipment that minimises the distance and consequences of a fall. Forward planning here goes a long way; for example, stacking materials is a skill and requires trained staff to carry out the job safely and properly. Thorough inspections and correct use of ladders for access to the load will help to minimise the risk of injury, as will ensuring that full loads are secured before leaving the field. A falling bale, for example, can kill quite easily, so remaining alert is a must when unloading and destacking so that no people are hurt in the vicinity. It is also necessary to check that the ladders which you are using are set up on level ground, free from obstruction so that they are not leaning against a fragile surface and secure enough to prevent them from slipping. trained to associate people with feeding, grooming or exercise. Handling aids such as bull poles and halters are not a bad idea and no one should ever enter an enclosure when a bull is loose - as it can kill.
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