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HSE provides reminder for farmers to keep visitors safe on Open Farm Sunday

HSE has provided farmers with advice to ensure their farms are safe for hosting open events this Summer

Chris Brayford
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HSE inspector Wayne Owen: "As well as safety risks from things such as moving vehicles and animals, there are also potential health risks that the farmers will need to control."
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HSE inspector Wayne Owen: "As well as safety risks from things such as moving vehicles and animals, there are also potential health risks that the farmers will need to control."

The Health and Safety Executive have issued a timely reminder for farmers to ensure they make their farms safety proof when hosting open events this Summer. Ahead of events including Open Farm Sunday...

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