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Brucellosis submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2010-04-14 16:46

Standard description from the Health Protection Agency of brucellosis, a disease caught from contact with infected cattle.

orduse test submitted by Ordinary User — last modified 2010-04-28 10:30

 

HSE - Farmwise -Your Essential Guide to Health and Safety in Agriculture submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:15

In the last 10 years an average of 49 people a year have been killed because of agricultural and horticultural work activities. Many more have been seriously injured and made ill by their work. This booklet has been prepared by the Health and Safety Executive and the Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee to help to effectively manage health, safety and welfare.

HSE - Guns submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:15

This leaflet gives basic practical advice on the safe use of rifles and shotguns. Though it is not a substitute for proper instruction and training, following this advice will help ensure you use your gun safely and meet your legal obligations.

HSE - Shock Horror: Safe Working Near Overhead Powerlines in Agriculture submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:14

This leaflet highlights the risks associated with overhead power lines in agriculture and sets out safe procedures for people who may work near these lines.

HSE - Guide for Gamekeepers submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:14

This booklet covers moorland and lowland gamekeeping, deer stalking and the work of water bailiffs and ghillies. It discusses regulations, duties to the public, chemicals, transport and weapons.

HSE - Managing Confined Spaces on Farms submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:13

This agricultural information sheet gives advice on managing the risks from confined spaces like moist grain silos, slurry pits or silage clamps and will help you to meet the requirements of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.

HSE - Keep Children Safe on the Farm submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:12

All adults in the industry need to take responsibility for keeping children safe and stopping them going to areas where they might be at risk. This booklet aims to raise the awareness of adults living and working in rural communities of the risks to children from agricultural activities.

HSE - Preventing Accidents to Children Farms submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:12

For the main risk areas, this leaflet provides practical guidance on how to reduce the risk of injury to children on your farm, explaining the risks due to, for example, animals, grain stores, chemicals and vehicles. It also identifies tasks that are too dangerous to children.