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...
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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...
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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...
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Under the WHS Regulations, a confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that: is not designed or intended...
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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....
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Under heavy vehicle fatigue laws, truck drivers must take rest breaks in and around a timetable called 'standard hours'. There...
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As a part of your website membership, I have 3 options for you to choose from (A, B or C)...
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