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… resulting in injury, death and/or property damage Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Managing health & safety: a guide for farmers - Rural Fire ” …
… being used for (i.e. spraying). Minimum requirements are: Hearing protection (unless the tractor has a sound proof cab) Safety boots First aid kit Fire extinguisher Cell phone or 2-way radio (not be used during operation) General Procedure … trees and low overhanging obstacles To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and at speeds compatible with safety, especially when operating over rough ground, when crossing ditches or slopes and when turning corners Use extreme …
… Below are some resources to help you look after your staff’s wellbeing: FarmSalus Health and Safety on farm – risk management Health and Safety on farm – safety conversations DairyNZ well-being resources: How to stay well Drugs and alcohol Farmstrong provides free online …
Follow 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. …
… Factsheets for preparing for a flood, recovering from a flood and health and safety post-flood Developed in response to previous flood events, these three factsheets – Preparing for a Flood, Recovering from a Flood, and Health and Safety Post-Flood – are guidelines to help farmers prepare for rain events and deal with both the immediate and long-term … around each. This factsheet includes a decision tree and a detailed guide for re-grassing sediment. The Health and Safety Post-Flood outlines farmers’ responsibilities when dealing with a volunteer workforce, covers-off the regulatory …
