The Chain of Responsibility is essentially a framework in which Regulators and Law Courts have the capacity to bring charges against anyone within the road transport process of a business that is not adequately ensuring the safe operation of the transport activities. CoR is now following the Work, Health & Safety principle of what is […]
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I know there are those who remove guards from Headers and other machines due to fire risk. If you are going to do this, you need to establish a 'safe operating procedure' that includes that potential practice. It would also be beneficial for the whole industry if you would report your issue to the manufacturer […]
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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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There is an exemption under the Motor Vehicle Regulations from Registration for Ag Machinery and/or Implements when they are being towed or on display at 'prescribed events'. prescribed event means— (a) the annual Royal Adelaide Show; or (b) a country field day event; or (c) a boat or motor show; or (d) any other exhibition, […]
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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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There have been a lot of regulatory changes in trucking in recent years that farmers need to comply with. As of October 1st, 2018, for most states in Australia, the Chain of Responsibility will be enforced into a model that follows Work, Health & Safety Law (WHS), not just the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). […]
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Quads and Tractors continue to be the main culprit with farm deaths and injuries. Quad bike deaths and injuries are a serious issue, specifically in the eastern states of Australia, and there is an ongoing review by the ACCC to induce changes to manufacturing of these handy farm vehicles to make them more stable. Farm […]
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Painting your pit is an effective, low cost option to improve on its safety features Paint the outside edge so when the pit is open, the border of the pit is highlighted Paint the internal walls in white or a light colour to highlight the pit when boards are not in place Boards in good […]
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The most common gas/pressurised substances we use on farm are for welding processes: LPG, Argon, Acetylene, Oxygen Keep cylinders maintained, free from leaks or dents. Store in upright position to ensure the safety device functions correctly. Secure cylinders to prevent dislodgement. Keep the cylinder valve closed when the cylinder is not being used. Keep all […]
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