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First aid & emergencies, First aid & emergencies |
Eye injury – something in your eye |
- If you get a something in your eye, don’t rub it as it may cause more damage.
- Flush your eye out with clean water or eyewash.
- If it doesn’t come out, cover the eye with a loose pad and get medical help
- Do NOT try to remove it yourself.
- Use correct and well maintained eye safety equipment like clean, clear safety glasses and welding goggles.
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9 Mar 2010 - 08:20 |
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Alcohol |
Alcohol |
- Alcohol, when not used responsibly, can damage your health and contribute to violence and accidents on the road and on the farm.
- Food may slow down absorption of alcohol, but it will still hit your bloodstream and affect your judgement.
- Don’t use beer to quench your thirst while working; it will increase your risk of accidents. Drink water or non-alcoholic drinks instead.
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29 Apr 2010 - 17:45 |
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Alcohol |
Alcohol free events |
- Alcohol is served at many social events, but it’s not essential. You can have fun without alcohol.
- Create a festive atmosphere with stylish, colourful mocktails in special glasses.
- Serve teenagers special ‘adult’ drinks (without alcohol) that the younger ones can’t have till they’re older.
- Try dancing, games, live music, theme parties and talent quests to make an event fun.
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2 Sep 2010 - 09:58 |
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Relationships & family |
Anger |
- Anger is a powerful emotion which can affect your health and may lead to violence.
- When you feel angry take some deep breaths and walk away from the situation until you are calmer.
- Do something physical to release the tension.
- Find ways to fix the things that make you angry.
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23 Aug 2010 - 10:00 |
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Animals |
Animal handling |
- Handling animals like cattle, sheep poultry, dogs and horses is a way of life on many farms. All animal behave differently and some animals are for production, working dogs or domestic pets.
- Animals are unpredictable, especially during the mating season. Cattle, pigs, horses and sheep should be treated with caution at all times. Keep a fence between you and the animals.
- Falling off horses causes a lot of injuries too, so wear a helmet. Keep sheds, yards, fences and equipment in good repair.
- Visitors and bystanders and can easily be injured by livestock so advise them to be careful.
- Working dogs can also cause harm through bites.
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6 Mar 2010 - 14:34 |
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Animals & diseases |
Anthrax |
- Anthrax can occur in sheep and cattle and can occasionally be passed to humans.
- Do not butcher or conduct a post mortem on any suspected animal cases as this will cause massive environmental exposure from anthrax spores.
- If you suspect you have been exposed to an anthrax infected animal, seek veterinary and medical advice immediately.
- In humans, Anthrax illness usually develops 2 to 7 days after exposure to the anthrax spores. It’s rare but can be fatal if not treated.
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1 Apr 2010 - 17:08 |
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Lung conditions |
Aspergillosis |
- Is an infection or allergic reaction caused by the Aspergillus fungus that can cause respiratory illness Aspregillosis can also affect animals such as horses, cows, birds and dogs
- When working with mouldy hay or grain always wear a well fitted mask to prevent spores from being inhaled
- Avoid feeding cows or horses mouldy hay or grain
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18 May 2012 - 14:59 |
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Lung conditions |
Asthma |
- Asthma is a respiratory disease that affects the small air ways of the lung. Asthma can be controlled with appropriate medication.
- Attacks can be triggered by dust, grains, smoke and pollens.
- People with asthma who live or work on a farm should have a personal asthma management plan
- If someone has an asthma attack, give their reliever medication 2-3 times over a few minutes.
- Call triple zero (000) if the person is finding it hard to breath, cannot talk or is turning blue.
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6 Mar 2010 - 12:41 |
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First aid & emergencies |
Bites and stings |
- Many Australian animals and insect species can bite or sting.
- Firmly bandage the site of the wound and try to keep the person still.
- Seek medical advice as quickly as possible.
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11 Mar 2010 - 11:18 |
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First aid & emergencies, First aid & emergencies |
Bleeding |
- First aid for external bleeding is critical to limit blood loss.
- Apply direct pressure on the wound. Use pads, bandages, or anything available like towels or a t-shirt if you are not near a first aid kit.
- Raise the injured area above the level of the heart if you can.
- If bleeding continues after 10 minutes of continuous pressure call triple zero Tel. 000. And give a clear description of your location.
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12 May 2010 - 10:08 |
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First aid & emergencies, First aid & emergencies |
Burns |
- Major burns are a medical emergency.
- Burns can be caused by sun exposure, fire, hot liquids, chemicals, electricity and lightning.
- Apply cool running water over the burn site for 20 minutes or until the skin has cooled.
- Call an ambulance immediately if someone experiences a major burn.
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6 Mar 2010 - 14:59 |
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Bushfires |
Bushfire aftermath - hazards |
- Cleaning up after a bushfires can be traumatic, difficult and dangerous.
- Be alert for any remaining embers for six or more hours after the fire is out.
- Stay clear of fallen power lines, they could be live.
- Be aware of potential hazards like farm chemicals or asbestos.
- Seek professional help to assess livestock.
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16 Dec 2011 - 08:24 |
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Bushfires |
Bushfire safety |
- Decide on your bushfire plan before the start of the fire season.
- Make sure everyone on the farm, including farm workers and contractors, understand your fire plan.
- Learn the warning codes and decide when you will leave for each code rating.
- Listen to emergency broadcasters for updates, but be aware that on high fire danger days you may not receive a warning about an encroaching bushfire.
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7 Feb 2011 - 11:17 |
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Lung conditions |
Bushfire smoke |
- Bushfire smoke can affect your health, especially if you have lung or heart conditions.
- When bushfires are around, keep outdoor activities to a minimum where possible.
- Remember even after the fire has gone smoke irritation and particles and gases can affect you over the following days.
- Seek medical advice if you have chest pain or breathing problems.
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31 Oct 2011 - 12:46 |
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Water, Bushfires |
Bushfires and water tanks |
- Bushfire smoke, debris and fires suppressants can contaminate your tank water.
- If the water from your tank looks, smells or tastes unusual, assume it’s contaminated.
- Don’t use your tank water for drinking, washing or preparing food or making ice until it’s been cleaned and refilled with clean water.
- You can use the contaminated water to flush toilets, or for cleaning.
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18 Jul 2011 - 10:16 |
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Chemicals |
Chemical handling |
- Treat all chemicals with extreme caution and follow instructions carefully.
- Wear protective clothing, cover exposed skin, and wear gloves, goggles and a face mask if required.
- Store chemicals safely, out of children’s reach and away from seeds and fertilisers.
- Do training and learning about safe handling of pesticides.
- Report any adverse events to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)
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9 Mar 2010 - 08:05 |
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Workers & family |
Child safety on farms |
- Children who live on farms have a higher risk of injury or death than other children.
- Teach your children about safety from a young age.
- Provide fenced play areas for young children.
- Supervise older children when they work on the farm.
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12 May 2010 - 12:01 |
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Animals |
Children and animals |
- Teach children to be alert and watchful around livestock, especially if they are caring for animals.
- Always wear a helmet when riding horses.
- Be aware of working dogs around children.
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5 Mar 2010 - 10:01 |
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Lung conditions |
Chronic obstructive airways disease |
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) describes a range of lung conditions like bronchitis and emphysema.
- COPD is related to smoking. Farmers have a higher rate of COPD than the general population even though rates of smoking are lower among farmers.
- Wear an appropriate mask when dealing with dust, agricultural chemicals or smoke from fires.
- Avoid getting infections and have an annual flu vaccination.
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11 Mar 2010 - 13:56 |
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Machinery & equipment |
Confined spaces |
- Confined spaces like silos, sewers, manure pits and wells often have low oxygen levels or a build up of vapours.
- Silos can be particularly dangerous, as people can be suffocated by falling grain or fertiliser.
- Draw up an emergency rescue plan and have safety equipment (like breathing apparatus) available to conduct a safe rescue if someone becomes trapped.
- Always make sure someone knows where you are.
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11 Mar 2010 - 14:33 |
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