Field Bins/Paddock Bins
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Regularly check your seed and silo bins for structural integrity, especially those at height. If there are some that are...
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Grain Cartage - what is the 5% tolerance?
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This is a ‘tolerance’ of up to 5%, not a permit to overload to 5%. Loading grain in a paddock...
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Fuel Storage on Farm
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Diesel Diesel isn't considered Dangerous Goods so does not require 'placarding' (refer definitions). However, if your diesel tanks are nearby...
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Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS)
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Tractors manufactured before 1981 were previously exempt from regulations concerning the compulsory fitting of ROPS, but when the WHS Regulations...
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SA Primary Producer Registration explained

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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Standard Hours (Work & Rest Times) - how does it work?
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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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Licence to operate Ag Machinery on road
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In South Australia, we require either an MR or HR level licence to operate agricultural machinery on road. Personally, I...
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Carrier Agreement & Safety Induction
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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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CoR Record Keeping - getting started
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If you have a truck combination (over 4.5 tonne), that is not involved in Mass and/or Maintenance Accreditation, then it...
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HML, CML, GML, WTF?
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There are lots of variations to truck combinations and it can get complicated, especially for farmer's who only 'moonlight' as...
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