Key messages:
- All those working at heights must be trained and competent
- If you are not trained or don’t know what equipment to use then you should engage a specialist roofing contractor
- Try to avoid or minimise the time spent working at heights whenever possible – even short duration work needs the right planning and access equipment such as mobile elevating work platforms, scaffolds and fall prevention devices
- Reduce the risk of falls from large machinery such as combines by always using the access ladders, steps and/or standing platforms provided by the manufacturer.
Farming Connect mentors
Farming Connect have 7 approved Mentors who provide up to 15 hours of fully-funded confidential on-farm guidance.
Cheryl Davies
Llyr Jones
Brian Rees
Chris Hughes
Glyn Davies
Gethin Jones
Rachel Hughes
Available training courses
Eligible farmers registered with Farming Connect can apply for a wide range of training courses on many different aspects of farm safety during the next skills application window.
All funded by up to 80%, they include working at heights; first aid at work; telescopic lift trucks; tractor and ATV driving; etc.
You can also undertake a fully funded e-learning module on farm Health & Safety, which is a requirement if you want to apply for any Farming Connect machinery handling courses.
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