From 1st November 2021, Red Tractor farms will be required to show greater Health and Safety commitments to keep their accreditation. Click to find out more about these changes.
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Information Guides
Along with our exclusive Member guides on Health & Safety and Fire Safety, we offer resources about other areas of rural life to help you prevent accidents and reduce stress.
Take a look at our free guides below.
Safety on the Farm Guide
In this guide we’ve given some general farm safety tips to remind you what to think about when carrying out daily tasks. We’ve also included some more in-depth information covering specific areas.
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Rural Crime Guide
Levels of rural crime are worrying and being a victim can be devastating. Find out what you can do to reduce the risk of crime on your property.
Rural Crime Guide
Health and Safety Guide
Our aim is to help protect and support you, your business and the local community. This Health & Safety guide takes you through some of the legal obligations you have as a business owner and provides information on the steps that you can take to safeguard yourself, and the welfare of your employees and the public.
Health & Safety Guide
Farm Fire Safety Guide
The Cornish Mutual Farm Fire Safety Guide outlines some practical steps to help you meet your legal obligations.
Farm Fire Safety Guide
Soil Guide
As part of Cornish Mutual’s service expansion to support
farmers address the demands of climate change, this guide
forms part of our focus on offering trusted advice in areas
farmers are seeking answers.
Member Area
Cornish Mutual Members can access exclusive content, support services and guides on areas including Health & Safety, fire prevention and much more. To get started, log in to the Member Area.
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