Let’s Talk Safety – Because No Job is Worth a Life.
This week marks the 13th Farm Safety Week, led by the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies).
It’s a chance for the entire agricultural industry – including us – to shine a spotlight on health and safety and take a moment to reflect:
Would you leave your safety to luck?
Farming may only account for 1% of the UK workforce, but it’s responsible for a shocking 16% of all workplace deaths.
Last year alone, 23 farm workers and 4 members of the public – including two children – lost their lives in incidents that were, in many cases, preventable.
Why We Must Keep Talking About Safety
Despite countless safety campaigns, risky behaviours on farms remain alarmingly common. A 2023 survey found:
- 1 in 5 farm staff admit they would take a risk with their safety during a task
- 1 in 3 say they wouldn’t stop to carry out a risk assessment before starting work
Whether it’s using machinery, handling livestock, or working at height – the danger is real.
But this year’s campaign goes further – urging us to look at less obvious risks too, like:
- Wearing PPE on ATVs
- Safe chemical handling
- Mental distractions that lead to mistakes
What You Can Do: Take 5 To Stay Alive
Before each task, ask:
- Do I have the right tools and PPE?
- What could go wrong?
- Am I trained and confident to do this safely?
- Is there a better, safer way?
- Have I made time to think and plan?
STOP. THINK. PLAN.
Taking just 5 minutes could save a life.
Create a Culture of Safety
Let’s move away from the “it’ll never happen to me” mindset.
Safety isn’t just about ticking a box – it’s about making sure every one of us gets home safe – today, tomorrow, and every day.
Simple steps we can all take:
- Talk openly about safety concerns
- Report near misses – they’re valuable learning opportunities
- Make PPE easy to access – and normal to wear
- Support each other, especially less experienced team members
- Keep in touch when working remotely or alone
Let’s Be the Change
Farm Safety Week is a timely reminder that accidents don’t always happen because of faulty equipment – they happen when we’re rushed, distracted, overconfident, or taking shortcuts.
At Robinsons, we’re committed to helping raise awareness and supporting a safer future for farming. Let’s all play our part.
Safety isn’t about luck. It’s about action.
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