Farm accidents blamed on risk-taking culture

A "culture of risk-taking" in farming makes it the UK's most dangerous employment sector, Health & Safety Executive (HSE) principal agricultural inspector for the South East Mike Walters told the National Fruit Show.

Barn roof: falls from height are among the most common accidents
Barn roof: falls from height are among the most common accidents

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