On April 4, 2016 the new health and safety laws which governs all workplace (and farm) related injuries have taken effect – and if you’re the owner or manager – you’re liable.
The following links can provide useful information for you to be informed about the changes that are happening.
The farming sector and the Health and Safety at Work Act
A PDF download from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment summarising the changes.
Safer Farms
The Safer Farms programme has been set up to help people working in the agricultural sector better manage the health and safety risks they face every day on their farms.
