New agriculture and horticulture program – ‘Smarter, Safer Farms’
Are you employing workers from the Pacific Islands, or do you know someone who is?
Seasonal workers can face unique risks on farms, so Victoria’s Pacific Island community has worked with us to create straightforward safety resources. The videos, posters, and guides can help with induction and training, and are available in five languages:
View the resources and share the link to help keep seasonal workers safe.
Tips from farmers: keeping a seasonal workforce safe
Jon Van Popering oversees all Australian operations at Seeka Australia, including nine orchards and two post-harvest facilities scattered through the Bunbartha area, just north of Shepparton.
Seeka employs a seasonal workforce from a diverse range of backgrounds and nationalities. Jon approaches induction and training as if all staff are brand new, even if they’ve worked on other farms. This means everyone receives thorough and consistent information. You can watch a short Q & A Video with Jon here or you can visit the Worksafe Victoria website to read more about the Farmer story visit with Jon.
AWiA has been rolling out the 2022 Connect to Cultivate national event series with great success so far in Canberra in the ACT, Toowomba in QLD and Dubbo in NSW. The next event is now locked in to continue the connections with members and new friends in VIC - scheduled for Euroa on Friday 9 December at the Euroa Golf Club from 3pm to 8pm.
This event will bring together incredible leaders and guests for an afternoon tea and dinner to help connect the Euroa community and surrounding regions after a very tough year.
This special event in Euroa will include the below speakers:
Slow down and stay safe this holiday season
The end-of-year holiday season is fast approaching and many of us are keen to get 2022 over and done with. But we mustn't get carried away - when workers are rushed to finish jobs before the holidays, the chances of mistakes are higher and can lead to serious, or even tragic incidents.
Slow down and stay safe, so we can all put 2022 safely behind us. Visit the Worksafe website to access resources to assist over the holiday season.
Safe recovery of bogged farm machinery
With widespread flooding and regular rain events still a regular part of Victoria’s weeks, soft ground can lead to bogged farm machinery. WorkSafe has produced the following information to help keep farm workers safe. Recovery of bogged farm machinery | WorkSafe Victoria
and return it to: VCA Secretary, PO Box 612, Mooroopna, 3629
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