Machinery and Vehicle Hazards

All machinery requires training from management before use. 

There is a 30kph speed limit on farm. Always wear your seat belt.

• Weekly maintenance checks are carried out by operators and recorded as complete on Whatsapp along with any defects for the mechanic to repair.

• Vehicle recovery procedure: if towing a vehicle out of mud use a rated strop or wire rope because they fray as a warning that they are about to snap. Do not use chains as they snap suddenly and are much heavier if they end up flying through your cab. Don't tow from a tow bar - only use proper tow points as tow bars are not designed for vehicle recovery loads and can snap off under tension.

• Tractor - use only as trained and approved. Always check for birds nest. Be familiar with areas to dangerous, steep or soft to take tractor - refer to hazard map.

• Ute - use within limits. This is the vehicle most likely to slide in wet conditions.

• Quad bikes - use only has trained. 

• Two wheeler motorbikes - use only as trained.

• Feed wagon - don't climb inside while tractor is running as the moving floor, chains and spikes are a hazard. Use a safety chain.

• Mower - turn tractor off before working on mower or PTO. Only use if PTO is guarded. Check blades before use.

• Front end loader - always check bucket/grab/fork is attached and locked before driving off. Ensure legal overhang or use flags when driving on road.

• Fertiliser spreader - turn tractor off before working on PTO. Don't climb inside the fert spreader. Take care on hills with high centre of gravity. Don't get underneath fertiliser bags. Use silo where possible.

• Flat bed trailer - use safety chain and secure load.

• Post rammer - use hearing protection and never put hands on post.

• Drill - use front end loader to load drill but don't get under bag of seed or fertiliser.

• Quad spray unit - trailer. Use at safe speeds and allow for extra 100kg when stopping. Agrichemical hazard applies - see general hazards.

• Quad spray unit - mounted. Maximum 50L. Don't use on hills due to higher centre of gravity. Agrichemical hazard applies - see general hazards.

• Mag Spreader - allow for extra weight.

• Calf Trailer - check for deflated tyres. Ensure cage is secure. Has a slippery surface, particularly if wet or has milk spilt on it.