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More than 2,500 HSE on-farm inspections undertaken in six-year period

Social Security and Disability Secretary Stephen Timms confirmed the statistics of on-farm inspections undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in England, Scotland and Wales since 2019

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NFU vice-president David Exwood criticised HSE's announcement last year that it would halt farm safety inspections, with fears it could pose significant risks to the health and safety of agricultural workers in the farming sector.
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NFU vice-president David Exwood criticised HSE's announcement last year that it would halt farm safety inspections, with fears it could pose significant risks to the health and safety of agricultural workers in the farming sector.

Since 2019, more than 2,500 inspections have taken place at farm businesses in England, Scotland and Wales. Health and Safety Executive Social Security and Disability Secretary Stephen Timms confirmed...

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