Agricultural sector poses many risks to workers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently appointed a new head to its agricultural section after the existing head – Graeme Walker – retired. He is being replaced by Rick Brunt, who was formerly in charge of field operations for the North West. Leading the agricultural division is an important responsibility because, despite improvements in […]
Accidents at work – Health and Safety Executive Statistics
In 2009/10 there were 23 fatal injuries to workers in Scotland, 2,548 reported major injuries to employees and 7992 over 3 day injuries to employees. Compared with 2008/09 the total number of injuries in Scotland has fallen by 8.9%. In Scotland in 2009/10 the rate per 100,000 employees was 115.6 for fatal and major injuries […]
