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The aim of these leaflets is to provide information about non-technical skills and risk management in farming.  Each leaflet includes a brief research background, explains why the particular skill is important and provides some tips on implementing skills in practice.  All leaflets are FREE to view and download.

Iamge Description

Non-Technical Skills overview

This leaflet defines NTS in farming and provides an overview of why these skills are so important.
Leaflet

Agriculture and Aviation

Ever wondered what pilots and farmers have in common? Click here to read about situation awareness in farming and in flight.
Leaflet

Farmers and firefighters

Farmers and firefighters both need to make quick decisions in dynamic environments, this leaflet compares the roles and explains the importance of decision-making in farming.
Leaflet

Enhancing safety communication

This leaflet was developed for the IOSH rural conference and explains how Psychology can be used to enhance communications about safety.
Leaflet

Leadership

What is leadership in the context of farming? What can farm managers do to enhance the safety of their workers?
Leaflet

Task management

Learn more about how task management (planning, preparation, maintaining quality, time management) can help enhance farming safety.
Leaflet

Teamwork and communication

Co-ordinating and sharing information are vital skills to maintain safety on the farm, click here to read more.
Leaflet

Stress mangement

This leaflet was developed in collaboration with Yellow Wellies and defines stress, the symptoms to watch out for, and how you can manage stress on the farm.
Leaflet

Fatigue management

Fatigue can impact safety and alertness. This leaflet defines fatigue and explains some fatigue proofing strategies to help you manage fatigue on the farm.
Leaflet

Livestock management

This leaflet explains non-technical skills and risk management in the specific context of working with livestock
Leaflet

Speaking up about safety

This leaflet explains the importance of all farmers and farm workers speaking up about safety.
Leaflet

Conflict management

This leaflet explains the causes and impact of conflict and then discusses conflict management.
Leaflet

Mental health in farming

Leaflet developed in collaboration with Yellow Wellies detailing issues, and sources of support for mental health in farming.
Leaflet
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Contact

Dr Amy Irwin

School of Psychology

University of Aberdeen

email: a.irwin@abdn.ac.uk

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