An RCD, or Residual Current Device, essentially shuts off the electricity much quicker than a standard circuit when it detects a fault. The speed at which it does this can be the difference between a person surviving an electric shock or not. An RCD is also known as a Safety Switch. Do we need an […]
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A Risk Assessment is basically.....thinking about, recognising and then recording the risks on your farm. Documenting this informal list not only keeps you organised but shows that you have thought about what could go wrong, what you already do to reduce the risk and what you can do in the future to further reduce risk. […]
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I'm not a huge fan of online inductions, but when things just happen and you need to induct a new worker, this is a great option. If you're looking for a good quality, online Induction, I use the Grain Producers Australia Training platform. Grain Producers Australia This generic Ag Induction is an excellent first step for a […]
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The Farmers Guidebook was re-written by Safework SA in 2016 and has since been updated again. The update of the old SAFF OH&S manual was the idea of Belinda Ryan from Grain Producers SA. She saw a great resource for farmers that was grossly out of date and in need of a makeover. Although the […]
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Manifest means a written summary of the hazardous chemicals used, handled or stored at a workplace Because we store, use and transport 'hazardous chemicals and 'dangerous goods' on farm, the regulatory requirements for a manifest are quite specific. We also store chemicals in 'bulk' so have extra requirements due to this. Even though some items […]
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YESYou can drive your Primary Producer Registered vehicle to the football. As long as you are not carrying on another business for reward (money or goods), you can drive anywhere. South AustraliaMotor Vehicles Act 1959Version: 1.7.201634—Registration fees for primary producers' commercial vehicles(1) If the owner of a commercial motor vehicle—(a) satisfies the Registrar by […]
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Under Section 41 of the Motor Vehicles Act, misuse of Primary Producer Registration is not allowed. But........ under the Regulations there are some local fundraising circumstances that provide an exemption to Section 41 of the Act Primary producer registered vehicles are allowed to cart produce for local fundraising events under the following circumstances in Regulation […]
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Providing ‘perfect’ workplace facilities on a farm is difficult to achieve, especially with numerous isolated properties where some are only utilised during busy times of the farming calendar. Just do the best you can at your regular work sites and allow access to water at those isolated, rarely used sites in whatever delivery method is […]
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There’s a great deal of information on the internet about welding processes and safety precautions. Elgas and BOC both have quite informative websites and there are some publications that are also helpful for welding safety: Safety in Welding and Allied Processes Fire Precautions Welding Guide - DuraGal - A good guide Welding Hazards and Risk […]
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