Agriculture Contractors across Northern Ireland are set to be assessed as part of a health and safety programme.

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will visit several businesses, focusing on how health and safety is currently managed as well as highlighting where changes (if any) are required to meet the minimum standard required by law and most importantly to keep everyone safe.

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HSENI Advisers have already visited over 30 Agriculture Contractors as part of this programme.

Malcolm Downey, Principal Inspector with the Agri-food team said: "Our advisers intend to carry out more visits over the coming months. I would strongly advise you to take up the opportunity to avail of this free and confidential advice as it will be of significant benefit to your business.

"You should also be aware that HSENI Inspectors intend to carry out a programme to inspect those Agriculture Contractors who do not avail of an advisory visit."

(CM/MH)