Industrial Health and Safety: Farms

Department for Work and Pensions written question – answered am ar 22 Hydref 2019.

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Photo of Lord Stevenson of Balmacara Lord Stevenson of Balmacara Opposition Whip (Lords), Shadow Spokesperson (International Trade)

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many cases involving children at farms have been investigated by the Health and Safety Executive in each of the last 10 years.

Photo of Baroness Stedman-Scott Baroness Stedman-Scott The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

In each of the last 10 years, the table below shows the number of incidents, or concerns followed up, the Health and Safety Executive has investigated regarding the health and safety of children on farms:

Year

Fatal/non-fatal injuries investigated

Concerns followed up

2018/2019

4

17

2017/2018

2

9

2016/2017

4

11

2015/2016

3

12

2014/2015

2

11

2013/2014

6

26

2012/2013

4

22

2011/2012

1

7

2010/2011

3

4

2009/2010

4

1

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