How we work

Inspectors

HSE has a number of operational inspectors and visiting staff who deal with the industry by a range of methods including:

• On-site visits (announced and unannounced).
• Investigation of accidents and complaints.
• Providing guidance and support at visits, by phone or at agricultural events.
• Safety and health awareness days (SHADs).
• Enforcement where necessary.

Agriculture, Waste and Recycling Sector

The Agriculture, Waste and Recycling Sector also takes an active role in dealing with the industry and other key stakeholders including:

• Working with key industry stakeholders to improve health and safety
• Providing support, advice and guidance at a national level to HSE's operational inspectors.
• Developing strategies and projects for agriculture to contribute to meeting the HSE Strategy and Agriculture Revisited Programme
• Monitoring the health and safety performance of the industry.
• Working with national and European bodies in the development of standards (CEN. BSI, etc.).
• Producing guidance to the industry.

The Agricultural, Waste and Recycling Sector is made up of four sections:

• Health Education and Employment section;
• Safety Section;
• Agriculture Revisited and Policy Section; and
• Waste and Recycling Section

Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC)

The Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC) advises the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on the protection of people at work (and others) from hazards to health and safety within the agriculture industry.

• Agriculture industry advisory committee