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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Probably yes, at some point.....but it's not the priority item in my opinion! The word 'policy' is only mentioned in the Regulations as specifically required for mining, construction and major hazard facilities. But a policy is really the rule book that gives direction to workers of what's expected of them. Every business has a variety […]
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Are your 'Augers' properly guarded? Are workers trained, by you, in their usage and risks present? A grain store and one of its directors have been fined a total of $112,000 after an employee’s hand was caught in machinery at the business.
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How is the 'Traffic Flow' in your work yard and sheds? A worker was seriously injured by a moving forklift.The defendant failed to: ensure, so far as was reasonably practicable, the provision and maintenance of a safe system of work in relation to the task which minimised the risk [of] pedestrians coming into contact with […]
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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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Electrical Safety on Farm Get an electrician or qualified test & tagger to test and tag all of your electrical equipment and power cords. This should be done at varying times depending on the device and its location, but at least get it done every 12 months In some states, you can do an Electrical […]
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Pilot/escort vehicles do not need to be registered as 'primary producer' 'Primary Producer' registered vehicles can be driven for any aspect of your life, as long as you are not using them to carry on another business for reward (payment via money or goods) South Australia Motor Vehicles Act 1959 34—Registration fees for primary producers' […]
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I suggest: 1 large kit for the main workshop (or a smaller kit if you don't have a large workforce - @5 or less) some smaller portable kits for taking in utes, machinery or placing at other workyards or worksheds For smaller kits, you can reduce the number of individual items and consider what might […]
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In 2018, the National Farmers Federation engaged Dr Richard Franklin from James Cook University to investigate the risk levels of Large Agricultural Machinery on road. Dr Franklin offers some effective recommendations for Governments and Industry to consider implementing to continue what is an excellent safety record in comparison to many other road user statistics. https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/one-in-eight-west-aussies-admit-drink-driving-ng-b88723387z […]
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