There are so many free, helpful resources available online for farmers to help you with your safety arrangements. Farmsafe AustraliaFarmsafe resources are based on extensive farmer research through the Centre for Ag Health & Safety (AgHealth) and the University of Sydney Farmsafe - Resources for Farmers AgHealth AustraliaAg Health WebsiteAg Health - Farmer Resources […]
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You don't just snap your fingers and 'BOOM'..... farm safety arrangements have been addressed and implemented! It's a gradual process and is often a matter of formalising many of the things you already do If the family dynamic & attitude allows!!.....start with a farm business commitment & some basic rules. Download one here: do-i-need-a-work-health-safety-policy Next, you need […]
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Personally, I think fatigue is the underlying cause of a high percentage of farm accidents. At the height of seeding and harvest, you're on such a mission to 'get it done', you don't always consciously notice you are fatigued. It affects your decision making ability, your clarity, your motor function and you might not even […]
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If you want to spray chemicals on someone else’s land in a contractor type capacity (for payment), you need to become a Pest Management Technician and either work under a Pest Management Controllers Licence or obtain that licence yourself. Regulated by SA Health, these licences will cost you approximately: Pest Controller’s (Business) licence - $394.00 […]
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For your average grain and livestock operation, the records legally required to be kept under the WHS Regulations are those involving Electrical, Confined Spaces, Asbestos, Carcinogens, Chemicals, Incidents/Injuries, Health Monitoring and specified High Risk Plant. When it comes to high risk plant & machinery maintenance records, the regulations specify which records should be kept. These […]
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I can undertake an initial risk assessment of your farming business via a detailed questionnaire and a number of photos I ask you to send me.    I 'dissect' your farm, your equipment, licensing, work yard layout via google earth and provide you with a detailed Action Plan with 'Priority Actions' for you to undertake. Example Action Plan - […]
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Under the WHS Regulations, a confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that: is not designed or intended primarily to be occupied by a person; and is, or is designed or intended to be, at normal atmospheric pressure while any person is in the space; and is or is likely to be a […]
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The safety of children on farm must be our priority as farming families. Managing this requires: Supervision Setting rules e.g. NO going up to the sheds without mum or dad Enforcing those rules and regularly teaching them to the children who live on farm No children on Adult sized quad bikes Ongoing dialogue about farm […]
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Under heavy vehicle fatigue laws, truck drivers must take rest breaks in and around a timetable called 'standard hours'. There are extra allowances for those accredited in 'basic or advanced fatigue management' schemes, but by in large, farmers are operating under standard hours. There are lots of little nitpicking rules (if, and's or buts) so […]
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As a part of your website membership, I have 3 options for you to choose from (A, B or C) to provide whichever Induction delivery method best suits your grain and livestock carriers. I have made this as simple as I can, but am always open to your suggestions for changes. Request Letter for Carrier […]
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