Licence to operate Ag Machinery on road
February 18, 2020
In South Australia, we require either an MR or HR level licence to operate agricultural machinery on road. Personally, I
- Published in On-road rules for farmers, Plant & equipment, Tractors
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Large Agricultural Machinery on Road – the evidence
September 05, 2019
In 2018, the National Farmers Federation engaged Dr Richard Franklin from James Cook University to investigate the risk levels of
What does Farm Safety look like?
September 05, 2018
- Published in General farm safety, Getting started
Cattle
July 06, 2018
Other Resources: Safe Cattle Handling Guide – Farmsafe General Guide – Cattle Handling – Safework Aust Ramps & Forcing Yards
- Published in Livestock & infectious diseases
Machine Guarding
May 27, 2018
I know there are those who remove guards from Headers and other machines due to fire risk. If you are
- Published in Augers, Plant & equipment, Tractors
What is a Risk Assessment?
May 23, 2018
A Risk Assessment is basically…..thinking about, recognising and then recording the risks on your farm. Documenting this process not only
- Published in General farm safety, Getting started
Where do I start?
May 21, 2018
You don’t just snap your fingers and ‘BOOM’….. farm safety arrangements have been addressed and implemented! It’s a gradual process
- Published in General farm safety, Getting started
Farm Forklift Death
May 20, 2018
Media Release | 18/05/2016 A Hillston potato farm has been fined $187,500 after a truck driver died when he was
- Published in Farm incident examples
Auger Amputation
May 20, 2018
Media Release | 11/12/2015 SafeWork NSW has issued a warning to farms and rural workplaces in South West NSW to
- Published in Farm incident examples
Farm Safety Resources
May 20, 2018
Farmsafe Australia Farmsafe resources are based on extensive farmer research through the Centre for Ag Health & Safety (AgHealth) and
- Published in Farmer health & safety, Guides available