WAFarmers New Farm Employee Safety Induction II

Who has responsibility for reporting hazards

It is your duty to report any hazards, injuries or unsafe practices to management

As a worker you have a responsibility to protect yourself and others

You will not do any job you do not feel qualified or trained to do safety

You are aware that you need to wear work boots with non slip soles

You are aware you must wear steel capped boots

You are aware you need to wear long pants and shirts plus hat or sun screen for sun protection

You are aware of the risk of loose clothing being tangled in machinery

You are aware of the need for eye protection when working in the workshop, outdoors or around machinery, chemicals, fences or in the sun.

You are aware of the need to wear PPE in hazardous jobs including in the workshop and around chemicals.

You are aware that clothes should be cleaned of chemicals, fuels, oils etc after each day at work

You are aware of the no smoking rule inside buildings, farm machinery or where their is a risk of igniting a farm fire

You are aware of the no illicit drugs rule

You are aware of the risk of tetanus, Q fever and Covid and have had the vaccinations

You are aware of the no consumption of alcohol rule during work hours

You have advised your manager of any medical conditions or medication you need to take

You are aware that children are not permitted around machinery unsupervised

You are aware of the risk of ear damage with loud noises and the need to wear ear muffs

You are aware of the hazards that require you to wear PPE including gloves, masks, respirators,

You have taken a chemical handling course before handling chemicals

You are aware a helmet must be wore when riding motor bikes or quad bikes

You are aware you cannot ride on the back of utes and trucks

You are aware of the need to drive at a responsible speed around the farm sheds or near other vehicles in the paddock and around the farm

You are aware of the risk of heights and will not climb onto high and dangerous sheds, silos, windmills, houses, trees.

You will follow the safe handling instructions on chemicals

You are aware of the risks of being under machinery without ensuring the machine cant fall on you.

You are aware of how to use fire extinguishers and the fire fighting unit

You are aware that before starting a machine you must check it can operate safely

You are aware of the hazards of water and will not enter dams or tanks without a water wise partner watching

You are aware of the need to report unsafe machinery or equipment or infrustructure to the management

You are aware of how to undertake fencing safely

You are aware of the risks of being run over by moving machinery

You are aware of the risks of moving parts on machinery incl PTOs

You are aware to check all electrical appliances are safe before you use them

You are aware of the importance of guards on machinery and will replace them when removed

You are aware than when a machine has a seatbelt fitted you will use it

You are aware of the risks of low power lines and high machinery

You are aware of the need to use appropriate harnesses when climbing or at heights

You are aware of the contact numbers for emergencies and will carry a mobile phone when working alone

You are aware of where the first aid kit is located

Before starting work you will let people know what you work plan is for the day, when where you are likely to be

You have read the emergency plan

You are aware of who is trained in first aid locally

You know how to fill in a injury register form