Farm Safety Week
23 Jul 2026
HSE backs Farm Safety Week amid concern for children and older workers
Farm Safety Week runs from 20 to 24 July 2026, and is supported by HSE.
The latest provisional data shows that agriculture, forestry and fishing continues to have the highest rate of work-related fatal injuries of any major industry in Great Britain.
There were 29 fatalities in 2025 to 2026, including 22 workers and 7 members of the public. Of those members of the public, 3 were children, while half of all worker fatalities were to those aged over 65.
Vehicles continue to be the leading cause of fatal incidents, alongside falls from height, falling objects, animals and machinery.
Read more in the HSE press release: here.
You can find free, practical agriculture safety guidance on the HSE website, including downloadable guides.