Emergency device helps pinpoint rural workers

A POTENTIALLY life-saving initiative to help rural workers pinpoint their exact location in an emergency has been being launched by NFU Scotland and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance, working alongside the Scottish Ambulance Service.

By Helen McCall

Published 26th Jul 2014, 18:00 BST

Statistics show that those employed in the rural and agricultural industries across Scotland face the greatest danger of accident or mishap of all professions.

And when the worst happens in remote and isolated areas, getting help quickly to the right location is of paramount importance.

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