Grains Guide 2015 - Growing Australian Grain

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17 GROWING AUSTRALIAN GRAIN Safely managing risks with crop inputs and grain on farm
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS IN GRAIN FARMING SYSTEMS INCLUDE:
Agricultural chemicals
Notification and signage for fumigation and re-entry periods.
Users meet state requirements for chemical accreditation (in most cases, training at .
Chemical stores and use areas will have necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and
First Aid kit, spill recovery kit and emergency eye wash.
PPE is provided and used as required by workers and contractors.
Spray contractors have a WHS plan.
Silos Meet the current national Safe Work Australia for working in
and at heights ).
Fatigue Particularly a risk during harvest and other busy periods.
Quad bikes in both work and recreational uses.
Machinery and equipment Guarding of hazards such as exposed pulleys, drive belts, PTOs,
chaser bins and augers, etc.
OTHER PRACTICES TO CONSIDER IN YOUR GRAIN FARMING ENTERPRISE
Participating in ongoing training and updates.
Ensuring all staff and contractors have clear understanding of roles, risks and tasks.
Preparing written agreements with all contractors outlining responsibilities of both parties.
Keeping copies of contractors’ insurances including Public Liability and/or Personal Accident
Insurance or Workers’ Compensation Certificates of Currency.
Keeping copies of the licenses and accreditations held by contractors.
Advising staff, contractors and advisors of re-entry periods after chemical applications or
treatments, including recording and clearly displaying these details at a central location and
on silos.
Referring to information and tools for managing farm safety such as those listed on .
Work Health & Safety (WHS) continued