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- PageFollow this Safe Work Procedure when doing potentially hazardous tasks by hand. A manual handling task may be hazardous if it requires significant force, repetitive effort, a sustained/awkward posture or continuous vibration. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be physically capable of completing the manual task being asked of him/her What equipment do you need? Boots Gloves (if appropriate to task) Any equipment that may safely and practically assist the worker to …
- Frequently Asked Questions … This map allows you to connect with other catchment community groups. See where they are, add your own and connect. … Encouraging farmer participation and leadership in catchment community groups can represent a rural voice that can help build more resilient communities that can respond to local opportunities or issues. … Beef + Lamb New Zealand understands the importance of catchment community groups and the positive impacts they can have on farming communities. …
- … Using catch crops successfully not only reduces nitrate leaching losses but increases nitrogen use efficiency and feed production on farm. Key results The introduction of catch crops into winter forage rotations can be both a practical …
- PageFollow this Safe Work Procedure when refueling any item of powered equipment. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Gloves (optional) Eye protection (optional) General Procedure Refuel equipment in well ventilated area. Park equipment on level ground whenever possible. Shut off engine. Never remove the fuel cap or refuel with the engine running or hot. …
- … considering how to optimise fertiliser requirements, selecting pasture and forage options to achieve their goals and feed budgeting to optimise livestock production and drive profitability. Lamb survivability With lamb mortality …
- PageFollow this Safe Work Procedure when operating plant and machinery on the farm. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. Operator must have sufficient weight, limb size, skill and judgement to control the equipment being used. What equipment do you need? Personal Protective Equipment is to be worn as required by equipment operator instructions First aid kit General Procedure When …
- PageFollow this Safe Work Procedure when handling or working in the vicinity of livestock. ‘Livestock’ is defined as either cattle or sheep. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace Children under five must be directly supervised by an adult and are not to enter cattle yards What equipment do you need? Sturdy non-slip boots Hat/sunscreen as required General Procedure Keep stock calm Be …
- PageWhen using any farm vehicles (not including tractors, motorised plant, side x sides, quad bikes or motorbikes), follow this Safe Work Procedure. Refer to the operator’s manual, if necessary, prior to operating the vehicle. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Driver must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace If driving on a public road, driver must hold a Class 1 Driver License (car license) Driver must have been trained in the …
- Hill Country Futures is a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. … Visit the Hill Country Futures website here This multi-year programme takes a trans-disciplinary approach to “landscapes” and considers the whole farm system and associated communities. The Hill Country Futures programme incorporates traditional science research, farmer …
- … and will work with farmers to establish Next Generation herds within existing commercial operations. These herds will feed critical information back into the system: Performance data collected in commercial environments. Genomic data …