'It is a pertinent time to consider how farmers budget for safety management'

From there, look at training for the team. Make sure you are addressing statutory training requirements where the law says operators must be trained, such as with telehandlers, quad bikes or abrasive wheels.

You might also consider basic safety awareness training for the team.

Raising their awareness of their own responsibilities often helps reduce the likelihood of an incident occurring and consequently reduces the potential for other indirect costs resulting from an incident, costs such as damage to plant and equipment, loss of productivity or increased insurance premiums.

You might want to make a provision for refreshing signage around your sites.

Signs are often not too expensive.

They have good visual impact if placed well and if you do have a visit from a third party, they immediately let those people know you take safety seriously.

There are some really interesting developments in the quality and usability of protective clothing. We have been doing work on building high visibility components into comfortable, breathable clothing which people are comfortable in and keen to wear.

Good safety management does not need to be expensive, but you do need to show it is being given resource which is being used effectively and, of course, you feel you are getting value from it.

It is a great way of engaging with the team, making them feel you are investing in their wellbeing and demonstrating this to others, such as contractors and visitors.