General duties I would like to know about general duties that apply to all industries under the model WHS laws. Everyone working in agriculture has WHS duties. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must manage the health and safety risks …
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General duties I would like to know about general duties that apply to all industries under the model WHS laws. Everyone working in agriculture has WHS duties. Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must manage the health and safety risks …
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Working with animals The agriculture industry includes businesses that breed, raise or farm animals. This type of work can involve serious risks to work health and safety. Common hazards associated with animal handling include: riding, including falls …
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Working alone or in remote areas Working in the agriculture industry often requires working alone or in remote areas. Workers may be isolated from the assistance of others, or face increased risks due to long travel times, poor access to resources, or …
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Quad bikes Every year, quad bikes are a significant cause of death and serious injury in rural workplaces. Safe Work Australia maintains an up-to-date list of quad bike fatalities . In the 5 years from 2017-2021, there were 64 quad bike deaths in …
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Plant (such as tractors) Plant includes machinery, equipment, appliances and tools used at work. Plant includes machinery, equipment, appliances and tools used at work. Specific examples of plant common in the agriculture industry include tractors, quad …
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Noise Noise at work can damage your hearing if it’s too loud. Sudden, loud noises, like an explosion, and constant, loud noise, like working near industrial machinery, can both damage your hearing. Workers should not be exposed to noise of 85 decibels or …
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Electrical work Electrical work is extremely dangerous and should only ever be done by a qualified person. Electrical hazards in the agricultural industry pose serious work health and safety risks. Common examples of hazards include: Power lines – these …
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Confined spaces Confined spaces pose dangers because they are usually not designed to be areas where people work. A confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that: is not intended to be occupied by a person and is likely to involve …
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Manage the risks I would like to know how to manage the risks. Manage the risks In agriculture, risks may arise from physical labour such as manual tasks, using machinery and vehicles, or working with animals. There are also risks to mental health that …