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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
Bushfires and water tanks
Water tanks are common on farms; however take care before drinking water from your tank if there have been a bushfires in your area, or if your property was...
March 21, 2014
Bushfire safety
If there is risk of a bushfire in your area, be fire ready and carry out your planned and practiced bushfire survival plan. If you live in a bushfire area,...
March 21, 2014
Bushfire aftermath - hazards
Bushfires are a powerful and potentially devastating event. Clean-up and recovery after a bushfire can be heart-wrenching, traumatic and also dangerous. It is...
March 21, 2014
Scabby mouth (Orf)
Farmers and farm workers can catch scabby mouth when they have an abrasion that comes into contact with infected animals. They can also be infected...
March 21, 2014