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Missing clear images for bale loading and unloading

Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high2 reports · 2020–2024 One-page brief (print or PDF)

Health and Safety Executive received 2 coroners' reports about this hazard between 17 Apr 2020 and 18 Jul 2024.

They came from 2 different coroners in 2 coroner areas. A similar concern was raised again 1 time after the first warning.

A published response was found for 1 of the 1 earlier reports, stating 1 specific action.

2
reports
2
different coroners
2020–2024
years
0.85
lowest link confidence

The story, report by report

Spacing grows with the time between reports.

  1. First warning

    Ashley Holden↗

    17 Apr 2020 · Paul Smith · Lincolnshire

    “There is no definitive guidance provided to the industry in relation to the stacking or unstacking of bales, or in relation to the loading and strapping of loaded trailers”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    Health and Safety Executive responded, stating 1 specific action.Response (PDF) ↗

    “We continue to monitor and adapt our guidance in light of incidents and modern farming practices. For example, INDG125(rev3) was revised in 2012 to provide updated guidance to the industry on safe working practices, including the safe loading and unloading of bales.”
  2. 4 years 3 months later

    Raised again · 1st time

    Tony Williams↗

    18 Jul 2024 · Jacqueline Devonish · Cheshire

    Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · higha different coroner
    “It became apparent that there were no clear images in the guidance or support materials produced by HSE to assist drivers who load and unload bales.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    Repeated from the earlier report:guidancebales

    Health and Safety Executive responded.Response (PDF) ↗

  3. All reports to Health and Safety Executive

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Source: Prevention of Future Deaths reports and responses published by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary at judiciary.uk. Crown copyright, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data updated 26 Oct 2026.

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