When considering dangerous jobs, things like fire-fighting and police work spring to mind. But, according to data released last year by the Health and Safety Executive, those didn’t make the top of the list of the UK’s most dangerous professions ranked by fatalities. Farming almost claims the most lives, second only to construction and building work.
The government’s Farm Health and Safety Guide lays out measures to avoid accidents and deaths on the farm. Its introduction states: “Farming is a hazardous occupation.
“The industry represents approximately 1.8% of the workforce in Great Britain but accounts for about 19% of the reported fatal injuries each year.
