Well…..I have to say this industry is quite painful when it comes to correct employment paperwork and safety arrangements Anyway, we can only work with what we've got at this point. Hopefully over time the industry will modernise and become more professional. For my website members, I have 2 options to choose from to provide […]
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Some signage is required by Law, other signage is a good communication tool so refer to my document below for a guide to choosing what you must have and what might be a good idea. Too much signage can bamboozle people, so don't go overboard. Farm Safety Signage Planning V6 Other resources freely available on […]
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I've got some PPE suggestions here below. There is no way my farmer is going to wear the sperm suit, not gonna happen! Choose what body covering is most likely to get used by your farmer. They might at least accept the apron, which would be a great start. Do the same with other protective […]
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Emergency procedures are really all about communication. When people panic, they can forget what they should be doing to resolve or help with the situation. Having some brief, written instructions to refer to can help people cope with a stressful situation effectively. You can convey emergency procedures to workers very cheaply, just keep it 'clear' […]
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Regularly check your seed and silo bins for structural integrity, especially those at height. If there are some that are questionable and you don't have time to fix them right now, try and do without them until repaired. Mark them in some way so employees know not to use them.  We have 3 'scrubber' field […]
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This is a ‘tolerance’ of up to 5%, not a permit to overload to 5%. Loading grain in a paddock is not an exact science so we have been afforded some leeway with regards to overloading. The first load from any given paddock is the starting point, if overloaded; you must show a decreasing pattern […]
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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 or alongside a ULP tank, then that whole storage quantity is considered ‘Flammable Liquid Class 3 (Dangerous Goods)’ and will require appropriate placarding. If your Diesel storage within the same work yard amounts to 10,000 […]
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There are specific requirements for a workplace first aid kit so you need to think about how many people you have working within the business and have enough kits to also cover your remote & isolated work. Have a well stocked kit at your main workplace/workshop Provide smaller portable kits that can be taken in […]
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Personally, I think fatigue is the underlying cause of a high percentage of farm accidents. At the height of seeding and harvest, you're on such a mission to 'get it done', you don't always consciously notice you are fatigued. It affects your decision making ability, your clarity, your motor function and you might not even […]
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For your average grain and livestock operation, the records legally required to be kept under the WHS Regulations are those involving Electrical, Confined Spaces, Asbestos, Carcinogens, Chemicals, Incidents/Injuries, Health Monitoring and specified High Risk Plant. When it comes to high risk plant & machinery maintenance records, the regulations specify which records should be kept. These […]
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