Earlier than penning this, I feared the subject would possibly make a “Karen” column about how vital well being and security is in farming.
Then I realised my considering like that’s, in itself, a mirrored image alone angle – and that of many others – once they hear phrases “well being and security”.
However this can be a subject that may’t be talked about sufficient. Most farmers know somebody who has suffered a life-changing damage or misplaced their life, and it’s a reminder that none of us are invincible.
I’m actually responsible of generally not being as protected at work as I ought to be.
And so we come to Clarkson’s Farm.
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Concerning the writer
Bridgette Baker
Somerset younger farmer Bridgette Baker hails from a combined beef and arable farm close to Yeovil, and research agriculture on the Royal Agricultural College. An enthusiastic member of her native Younger Farmers Membership, Bridgette retains her personal Oxford Sandy and Black pigs and works her household’s farm rearing calves.
Because the first sequence in 2021 I’ve been ready excitedly for the follow-up, and it didn’t disappoint.
It has been an incredible present that places British agriculture within the highlight and, because of Jeremy’s giant fan-base, has everybody speaking, regardless of their background, world wide.
It has uncovered the struggles confronted by farmers, in addition to displaying what a rewarding job it may be.
Clarkson’s Farm options actual farmers who’re sharing what they do.
However Jeremy was utilizing a chainsaw with out six of the seven regulated objects of PPE; Kaleb tried a rush job on the cattle fences resulting in an accident, and seeing them not utilizing protected working at peak practices does present the tradition that has fashioned in farming communities relating to well being and security.
Farmers typically study from different farmers and we’re all impressionable. A current Well being and Security Govt report highlights being struck by an object and falling from heights as two of the 5 frequent causes for fatalities on farms.
This authorities organisation, in addition to farming charities similar to Yellow Wellies, advocate new sources and methods to make work safer, and supply details about farm fatalities to enhance farming’s security file.
May Clarkson’s Farm have the facility to barely undermine that?
The security message ought to be pushed till it’s behavior. Solely then will we cease agriculture having the very best variety of deadly accidents of any business. Calling out dangerous security at work once you see it’s how attitudes might be modified.
