Health & Safety Bulletin - January 2026

Health & Safety Bulletin – January 2026

Robert Gazely

Jan, 21 2026

Each quarter, we update you on industry news, topical issues, and safety alerts with the aim of supporting you in achieving best practice on your farm or estate.

This edition covers safe battery charging, key points from the HSE Annual Report, COSHH regulations, and why reporting near misses can build a proactive safety culture. We also include a winter reminder regarding managing mud on roads.

Finally, this issue provides a review of recent health and safety accidents and prosecutions, with relevant learnings for the agricultural industry.

Read the bulletin online here.

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For any queries please contact Robert Gazely on 07592 041617 or robert.gazely@ceresrural.co.uk.

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