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Keeping you up to date with important safety news for Victorian farms

Ethical labour means structure, consistency, and results that you can measure. In the last five years, it’s become clearer than ever that when workers are both treated well and managed well, farms become more productive, less chaotic, and more profitable.

WorkSafe Victoria is conducting proactive farm safety visits, with a clear focus on high-risk areas, when handling cattle. Read more here.

Metalwork on farms is often done quickly to keep things moving, but this can expose farmers and workers to serious safety risks. Keep reading for a quick guide on how to stay safe while working with metal on your property.

Frequently spotted safety hazards during farm safety visit, and how to best address them.

Recent incidents and fatalities involving buggy rollovers in Victoria have once again highlighted the critical need for increased safety awareness on farms.

In some areas of Victoria harvest has already kicked off, with the remainder gearing up to soon do so. Harvest is a busy season, and it is important to ensure you prepare both your machinery and yourself for this period.