Session 1:
Introduction to Health and Safety

At the end of this session you will be able to:

• Clarify Health and Safety legislation within the sector
• Be able to identify causes of death and accidents
• List hazards on farms

What are the types of accidents and causes of death?

Fatal injuries on farms

Most common causes of death are:-

• transport;
• being struck by a moving or falling object e.g bales, trees;
• falls from heights, asphyxation or drowning;
• contact with machinery;
• injury by animal;
• being trapped by something collapsing or overturning;
• contact with electricity.

Non-fatal injuries on farms

Most common causes of non-fatal injuries are:-

• handling, lifting or carrying;
• slip, trip or fall on the same level;
• being struck by moving objects;
• falls from height;
• contact with machinery;
• being injured by an animal.

Discussion!

How many dangers did you find?

Summary

• Agriculture involves many types of dangers.
• Many people are injured or killed in a year on farms.
• Training and experience can help reduce the risks.