Agriculture and Construction Safety
Farm Safety – Work Environment
People quite often have a slightly romantic view of a farm, especially in certain parts of the country, where it is associated with historical and pioneering families and generations of people working on the land. […]
Farm Safety – Legislation
The need for legislation in relation to health and safety has become evident over the years in many countries, and state regulators have introduced widespread measures to help protect workers and keep them safe in […]
Farm Safety – Environmental Factors
Environmental factors are perhaps the main source of concern in relation to the risk of injury or any damage to an employee on a farm or ranch. The environment generally refers to the external conditions […]
Farm Safety – Social Factors
Although it irritates a number of farmers and their families, farming is still viewed as a way of life, the implication being that it is a lifestyle choice, or a hobby, as opposed to what […]
Farm Safety and Environmental Regulations
Long before climate change make people aware of the necessity for environmental regulation and rules, governments of all persuasions bought in numerous laws and regulations relating to the environmental impact of certain industries and businesses. […]
Farm Safety – Type of workforce
Farms and agricultural businesses are very distinct workplaces for a number of different reasons, one of which being the nature of the workforce that tends to be the main production workers on a farm. Many […]
Farm Safety – Workplace Activity
Most job descriptions will specify the number of hours that someone is expected to work in their role, often with a caveat that they may need to be flexible or on occasions work extended hours. […]
Farm Safety – Youth Workers
Whilst farming and agriculture is recognised as being one of the most dangerous professions to work in, a lot of the focus on preventative strategies is put on the nature of youth workers. Especially what […]
Farm Safety – Pesticide Safety
Pesticides are widely used in most type of farm work where any fruit or vegetable is grown in addition to other chemical or hazardous products. Most health and safety legislation will include specific measures in […]