US EditionFarming Remains Deadliest Profession in Britain
UNITED KINGDOM AND NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 21 – Farm Safety Week 2025 highlights 72 fatalities this year and urges farmers to address risk-taking and fatigue, with farm accident claims dropping slightly, UK charity said.
- New data published for 2024/25 reveals that 23 farm workers died across Great Britain, confirming that agriculture remains the most hazardous occupation in the UK.
- This high fatality rate occurs despite farming representing only about 1% of the working population, largely due to risks from unguarded machinery and complacent attitudes.
- WorkSafe and the Farm Safety Foundation emphasize the need for cultural change, including improved electrical safety, mental health support, and adherence to updated safety regulations.
- Claims for farm-related accidents declined from 937 cases in 2023/24 to 894 in 2024/25, while the number of long-term serious injuries decreased from more than 23,000 to 18,000, reflecting some advancements in farm safety.
- Despite declines, fatalities remain stubbornly high, suggesting that reducing deaths requires addressing deep-rooted risk-taking behaviors and complacency within the farming community.
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During Farm Safety Week (21–25 July), National Grid Electricity Distribution is encouraging farmers across Wales to take a moment to check their surroundings and stay alert when working near overhead power lines. The electricity network operator, which serves South and West Wales, the Midlands, and South West England is sharing its simple but important message: ‘look out, look up’. The reminder comes as part of a wider effort to reduce the numb…
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