Hazards

Hazards

As a worker, you have a duty to take reasonable care of your safety and that of others in the workplace.

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries to work because of its combination of hazards, including:

To work safely, it’s important to:

understand and comply with your WHS duties. Everyone working in agriculture has WHS duties under the model WHS Act.
- General duties that apply to all industries under the model WHS laws
- Specific duties that apply to the agriculture industry under the model WHS laws
identify hazards and manage the risks with agriculture.

Did you know

The WHS regulator in your state or territory can provide practical advice, resources and tools to help you be safe when working in agriculture. They can also let you know which WHS laws apply to you.

Further Advice

SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.

For more information about agriculture, see our agriculture industry resources.

For information about other industries, check out our industry and business topics.

Please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority for WHS advice and information about the WHS laws that apply in your state or territory.

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