Agriculture has one of the worst fatal accident and occupational ill health records of any major employment sector. While the industry accounts for only 1.7% of the workforce in Great Britain it accounts for 16% of the fatal injuries to workers (latest 2005-06 statistics) and has a prevalence rate of self-reported illness which is significantly higher than the average for all industries.

Look below at Fatal Accidents in Farming, Forestry & Horticulture. Determine what are the main sources of fatal/non fatal accidents in agriculture/horticulture: Discuss how the fatalities vary from year to year.