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Working at Heights

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Working at Heights safety

Working at heights is up there as a risky business on farms.

Falls from heights can cause serious injuries, even when they are from less than 2 meters.

Legal regulations require that any work undertaken where a fall from one level to another is a possibility must have the risks controlled.

As the owner or person conducting the business on the farm, you must comply with these regulations.

Use the resources below to ensure you cover your legal responsibilities.

By law the person conducting the business in any workplace where a fall from one level to another is a possibility has Work Health and Safety obligations to manage all hazards and risks arising.

A good place to start is Step by Step – preventing falls from heights on your farm and the Quick safety scan – Working at heights

Resources

The Farm Safety Manual aims to make it straightforward for dairy farmers to build and improve a comprehensive farm safety system. 

Resources
Farm Safety Manual – Working at Heights Word
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies
Access SOP and Policy templates –
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Word
Further information
Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (Safe Work Australia) Website
Selection and safe use of ladders (WorkSafe Victoria) Website
Work platforms and boxes used in conjunction with
industrial fork lifts
(Safe Work Australia)
Website
Elevated work platforms (Safe Work SA) PDF
Grain handling safety guide (Farmsafe Australia) PDF
General work on roofs (WorkSafe Victoria) PDF
Prevention of falls
(WorkSafe Victoria)
PDF
Loading ramps (Livestock & Rural Transporters
Association of Victoria)
Website

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