Safety

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Greywater recycling
Greywater can be used to supplement your farm’s water supply. In the home, it can be used for laundry and toilet flushing. Outside of the home, greywater can...
March 21, 2014
Workshop safety
Workshops are essential on a farm but they need to be safe places to work. It is essential to identify any potential hazards and remove the risk. Making the...
March 21, 2014
Tractor safety
Tractors are generally quite safe to use if operated correctly and fitted with rollover protection structures (ROPS). However, tractors remain the most common...
March 21, 2014
Quad bikes
Quad bikes can be unstable and have been involved in a number of farm injuries and deaths, mostly as a result of roll-over situations.
March 21, 2014
Noise prevention
The continual use of loud machinery and equipment on farms, such as augers, firearms, chainsaws, and tools in the workshop increases the risk of permanent...
March 21, 2014
Manual handling
Farming is a very physical occupation and workers can injure themselves by lifting heavy loads such as chemicals, fertiliser, hay bales, calves, buckets,...
March 21, 2014
Machinery
Farm machinery is associated with approximately 11% of traumatic deaths on farms in Australia. Many of these injuries have long term disabling effects. Read...
March 21, 2014
Farms are high risk workplaces
Farms are high-risk workplaces. Farmers have a higher risk of experiencing serious or fatal workplace injuries and other health conditions. Some of the...
March 21, 2014
Confined spaces
Confined spaces like silos, tanks, pits and other enclosed structures present a hazard to farmers and children. It’s essential to follow proper safety...
March 21, 2014
Floods – farm preparation and clean up
Floods can be devastating for farmers. They can also present a health risk for people and animals. Here are some tips to prepare. Read more...
March 21, 2014
Chemicals – spray drift
Spray drift can affect the environment, your health and the health of your family and neighbours.
March 21, 2014
Chemicals – safe handling
Chemicals such as insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, veterinary chemicals and fuels are commonly handled on farms. These chemicals can be dangerous and need...
March 21, 2014