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Resources

Resources

The following are some of the main resources for helping to ensure safety at work in the construction and agriculture, by Country : UK Health and Safety at Work –  HSE USA Occupational Safety and […]

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Farm Safety – Social Factors

Although it irritates a number of farmers and their families, farming is still viewed as a way of life, the implication being that it is a lifestyle choice, or a hobby, as opposed to what […]

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Environmental Regulations

Farm Safety and Environmental Regulations

Long before climate change make people aware of the necessity for environmental regulation and rules, governments of all persuasions bought in numerous laws and regulations relating to the environmental impact of certain industries and businesses. […]

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Farm Safety – Type of workforce

Farms and agricultural businesses are very distinct workplaces for a number of different reasons, one of which being the nature of the workforce that tends to be the main production workers on a farm. Many […]

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Farm Safety – Youth Workers

Whilst farming and agriculture is recognised as being one of the most dangerous professions to work in, a lot of the focus on preventative strategies is put on the nature of youth workers. Especially what […]

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Farm Safety – Pesticide Safety

Pesticides are widely used in most type of farm work where any fruit or vegetable is grown in addition to other chemical or hazardous products. Most health and safety legislation will include specific measures in […]

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PPE

PPE – Respiratory

Respiratory PPE, often referred to as RPPE, is a crucial element of safety equipment for anyone involved in any type of work where they are likely to be exposed to dust, fumes, gas etc. RPPE […]

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Clothing

PPE – Clothing

Personal protective equipment that relates to clothing that people wear is often referred to as a type of body protection. Certain types of PPE protect certain areas of the body, such as masks which will […]

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Eye Protection

PPE – Eye protection

There are a significant number of situations, in both construction and agricultural work, where some sort of eye protection is needed as a form of PPE. It may or may not be a legal requirement […]

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PPE

PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

PPE stands for personal protective equipment, and is quite often associated with being used in medical or clinical facilities such as surgical units, and consisting of items such as gowns and masks needed to keep […]