Farm Health and Safety Risk Assessments
Why They Matter
Running a farm is rewarding—but it also comes with serious responsibilities. From operating heavy machinery to handling livestock and chemicals, everyday tasks can pose risks to your workers, family, and visitors. A thorough health and safety risk assessment helps you manage these risks proactively.
Why You Need One
A farm risk assessment is a legal requirement under the management of health and safety at work regulations 1999. A farm health and safety risk assessment is essential for protecting lives and wellbeing. By identifying and managing potential hazards, you can prevent injuries and create a safer environment for everyone on your farm. It also helps you stay compliant with UK law, which requires farms to have documented health and safety procedures in place. Beyond safety and legal compliance, a proper risk assessment can save you money and time by reducing the chance of costly accidents, insurance claims, and operational downtime. And when your farm is safer, it becomes a more productive and positive place to work, boosting morale and efficiency across the board.
How We Can Help
We make farm health and safety easy. When you book a risk assessment with us, we visit your farm and look at everything—from machinery and animals to chemicals and walkways. We check for anything that could cause harm.
We think about who might be at risk, like your workers, family, or visitors, and how they could be affected. Then we work out how serious each risk is and what you can do to make things safer—whether that’s adding signs, using protective gear, or changing how tasks are done.
Once we’ve looked at everything, we write up a clear report that shows the risks and what steps you need to take. This helps you stay legal, avoid accidents, and keep your farm running smoothly.
We also offer follow-up support, so if things change—like new equipment or staff—we can help you update your safety plan.