The product safety standards that apply to the sale of new quad bikes have recently changed, and a couple of new requirements are now in operation. Businesses that supply new quad bikes or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) …
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David Elder is like any other experienced farmer; hard working, resilient, sincere and had a bulletproof mentality. After growing up on a farm in Benalla, working as a jackaroo in Western Australia and establishing a steel …
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While only three per cent of Queenslanders work on farms, more than 30 per cent of workplace deaths happen on them. Even more tragically, most are preventable, so we simply must ensure there are better …
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You should never take electrical safety for granted. The most common electrical safety risks on Queensland farms are not having safety switches installed, making contact with overhead powerlines and the use of unsafe electrical equipment. Safety …
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Bushfires and grass fires are a serious threat to farmers. A fire can wipe out years of hard work in a moment. While it is impossible to eliminate the risk of fire, farmers can introduce measures …
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