HSE Farm Safety Guidance: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn the safety standards required for machinery, livestock, and site management to ensure your farm meets legal safety requirements.
This guidance provides the official safety standards and regulatory requirements for managing risks on a farm.
Who it's for
This applies to all farm employers and anyone working as a self-employed farmer.
What you get
You receive the regulatory standards required to manage safety across your farm. This includes specific guidance on how to handle livestock safely, how to manage machinery, and how to maintain general site safety.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee to access the guidance, but there are indirect costs. You will need to spend time conducting thorough risk assessments and you may need to pay for equipment or site upgrades to meet the required safety standards.
The catch to know
You are legally liable for all accidents that occur on your land. Simply being unaware of a specific safety rule is not a valid legal defense if an incident occurs.
How to apply
- Review the safety standards for your specific farming activities.
- Conduct a thorough risk assessment of your site and machinery.
- Implement any necessary safety upgrades or procedural changes.
- Visit the official portal for more detailed information: https://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/