'Farms are not playgrounds', warns IOSH

Rural workers and parents are being urged to be more aware of the dangers for children now that the school summer holidays are here.

According to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the six week summer break brings greater opportunities for youngsters to come into danger on farms.

Agricultural machinery is a source of curiosity for children and tends to draw them towards eventful work areas. But, very young people can be hard to see, putting them at real risk.

Tim Barnes-Clay took up the story with IOSH Rural Industries Group spokesman Alan Plom...