Agricultural industry advised to adopt safe working practices

Aviva has warned the agricultural industry that employers must be aware of the dangers to employees and visitors, as the industry diversifies and the risks multiply. As part of its 2009 Simply Safety campaign, Aviva is advising workers in the agricultural industry to adopt safe working practices. The sector has one of the worst records for fatal accidents — on average, 46 people working in the agricultural sector are killed each year, with many more injured.