Guide for managing the risks of machinery in rural workplaces

This Guide provides information on how to manage the risks of machinery, vehicles and other types of plant used in rural workplaces.

It includes information on using plant in rural workplaces, selecting the most suitable vehicle for your needs (e.g. tractors, quad bikes and other farm vehicles) and how to manage the risks.

Audience

You should use this guide if you are a worker or manage a worker at a rural workplace where machinery and other types of plant are used.

Some of the principles outlined in this Guide may also apply to workplaces other than rural workplaces. For example, this Guide can be used for municipal services or green keeping.

Related materials

• Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice
• Quad Bikes in Rural Workplaces – Information sheet