Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries to work because of its combination of hazards, including:
Plant
such as tractorsChemicals
such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilisersHazardous manual tasks
Noise
Dusts
Working at heights
Slips, trips and falls
Confined spaces
Outdoor work
Working with animals
Working alone or in remote areas
Mental health
Electrical work
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.
- identify hazards and manage the risks with agriculture.