All posts tagged "safety"

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  News and Views

  Get ready for extreme weather

  With the ongoing threat of bushfires, and storm season on the horizon, Queenslanders are being urged to prepare for extreme weather as...

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  164

  News and Views

  Last chance for farmers to claim $1,200 quad bike safety rebate

  Farmers have less than a month to claim a $1,200 rebate for two quad bike operator protection devices (OPDs) or a safer...

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  News and Views

  Six hospital visits a day from quad bike accidents

  The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is imploring farmers to use extreme care when using quad bikes, install an operator protection device (OPD)...

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  146

  News and Views

  Communities urged to prepare for bushfire season

  Australians are being urged to work with their community, neighbours and friends to prepare for another tough bushfire season.

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  161

  News and Views

  Farm safety front and centre

  National Farm Safety Week is underway and acts as a reminder of the many dangers involved in farming and the need to...

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  189

  News and Views

  National Farm Safety Week a reminder about farm safety

  The Victorian Government is urging Victorian farmers to be vigilant about their safety practices as part of National Farm Safety Week 2019.

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  Fast Facts

  Horse events should continue as planned

  Hunter Local Land Services is advising the Upper Hunter community that all local horse events should continue as planned. A confirmed case...

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  News and Views

  World Food Safety Day 2019

  June 7 2019 marks the first ever World Food Safety Day, proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018.

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  News and Views

  Dam safety under the spotlight

  The Victorian Government is warning farmers and earthmoving contractors to be safe around dams following two serious incidents in April 2019, including...

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  News and Views

  Farm safety starter kit

  Former nurse and current south-east Queensland dairy farmer Sara Bucher has seen first-hand how accidents destroy lives. Now she’s determined to make...