Grains Guide 2015 - Growing Australian Grain

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16 GROWING AUSTRALIAN GRAIN Safely managing risks with crop inputs and grain on farm
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS
Employers must as far as reasonably practicable provide a
so that employees (workers), advisers and contractors are not harmed or injured at work.
Comply with WHS regulations for transport and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous
chemicals as they relate to the chain of responsibility for transport.
Ensure machinery and equipment is appropriate for its use and is maintained.
Regularly work through these steps for managing farm safety as defined in
◗ CONSULT Ensure staff, advisors and contractors are involved in (consulted about)
WHS hazards. Record WHS meetings.
◗ IDENTIFY HAZARDS Develop a Work Health and Safety Plan to regularly identify
WHS hazards.
◗ ASSESS and CONTROL RISKS Identify machinery and tasks that are a risk for workers;
take action to eliminate these risks or develop procedures to control or manage risks that
cannot be eliminated.
◗ REVIEW Review and revise risk control measures regularly and when potential new risks arise.
◗ ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Make sure workers are equipped to work safely:
♦ Safety induction of all staff and contractors that includes understanding of known
hazards/risks (eg a checklist), worksite preferred controls for these, emergency procedures
and contact details.
♦ Training and instruction - train workers how to use machinery safely and make sure
that safe work procedures are followed. Ensure that all persons are properly trained for the
work they are assigned.
♦ Records - maintain a register of staff training and induction.
♦ Personal protective equipment - provide safety equipment and clothing where necessary
for the specific situation and workers. eg dust protection may be needed for asthmatics.
♦ Providing amenities for workers - eg toilets, meals rooms.
♦ Safety facilities - provide First Aid training and kits, fire extinguishers and emergency
plans.
♦ Reporting safety - establish a system for workers to report hazards, injuries and serious
near-miss incidents. Act upon these reports.
Objective Provide a safe workplace to prevent injury or deaths.
Meet health and safety obligations.
Work Health & Safety (WHS)