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New app aims to help response to farm accidents
0Farm charity RABI has launched a pioneering free app designed to support individuals in the critical moments following a serious on-farm accident. RABI created the FarmersAid app against the backdrop of HSE figures showing that agriculture consistently ranks as the UK’s most dangerous industry. While those working in agriculture make up just 1% of the nation’s workforce, they account for approximately 20% of all work-related fatalities. Farm work often happens in remote locations and is frequently carried out alone, meaning emergency services take longer to arrive, increasing the danger when a serious accident occurs. While FarmersAid is not intended to…