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Farm Safety Partnership alarmed by Health and Safety Executive's decision to drop farm inspections

Farm Safety Partnership chair and NFU deputy president David Exwood said: "We cannot afford to compromise on the safety of our farmers. The decision to halt inspections is deeply troubling and we urge the Government and HSE to reconsider"

Rachael Brown
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Farm Safety Partnership alarmed by Health and Safety Executive's decision to drop farm inspections

The NFU has been told that the Health and Safety Executive plans to 'halt' farm safety inspections. It is a move which the Farm Safety Partnership said will 'pose significant risks to the health and safety...

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