Machinery and Vehicle Hazards

All machinery requires training from management before use. 

There is a 30kph speed limit on farm.

• Do not use cell phones while driving.

• Tractors and Harvesters - 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. 

• 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.