Many farms have a risk register in place but in practice, it’s common for the document to be completed once, filed away, and rarely referred to again. Recently, we worked with a client who did not know how to use a risk register, which created a significant gap in their safety systems. What
Seeding is one of the busiest times on farm, often bringing long hours, changing conditions and additional workers on site. With so much happening, it can be easy to rush or skip inductions, but this is where risk increases significantly. A clear and consistent seeding safety induction process helps ensure every worker, regardless of
From spraying crops to treating livestock, most farms use hazardous chemicals as part of day-to-day operations. While these substances are often essential, they may come with serious health and safety risks, especially if they’re not handled or managed correctly. One of the biggest concerns with chemicals like pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides is that the
Seeding is one of the most demanding times of the year in Australian agriculture. With long hours, heavy machinery, fatigue risks, and chemical handling, workplace safety must be a priority to prevent injuries, costly downtime, and compliance breaches. Knowing how to keep workers safe during seeding not only ensures a smooth and safe season, it
Providing effective safety training for farms is a key responsibility for farm owners and operators. Ensuring workers understand risks, safety procedures and their responsibilities helps reduce incidents and supports compliance. WHS training should be practical, relevant to your farm, and regularly reviewed, not treated as a one-off task. What safety training do farm workers need?
Working in Silos: Key Risks and How to Manage Them Silos are essential on many farms, particularly in grain operations. However, they present serious risks that require careful planning and strict safety controls. The most common hazards when working in silos include: Falls from height Accessing or maintaining silos often involves working at height. Without
