Upcoming Events

The Farm Safety Advisory Program through funding from NSW Government offers the following free programs and workshops for small to medium farming businesses in NSW (under 50 full time employees).

Farm Safety Week WHS Workshop

Don't risk it - join our Farm Safety Advisors during Farm Safety Week for an interactive workshop to help guide your farm WHS journey. We will be discussing topics including the WHS legal context, leadership, records and registers, worker induction, commitment, consultation, managing risks, reporting, worker capability, safe working environment (including emergency planning), workers compensation and recovery at work.

Workshops will be held from 11.00am to 2.30pm in the following dates & locations:

  • 15 July 2024 - Tamworth
  • 16 July 2024 - Dubbo
  • 17 July 2024 - Forbes
  • 18 July 2024 - Griffith
  • 19 July 2024 – Wagga Wagga 

Register here.

 

On Farm WHS Health Check

This program links our Farm Safety Advisors directly with your business through one on one consultation. Our advisors work with you to analyse your existing WHS framework and provide solutions to ensure the business WHS framework is sound.

After registering interest in an on farm health check our advisors will contact you with an estimated time that they will be in your area and arrange a time for the visit.

By using Contact Us our advisors will be able to notify you of the next available course in your area. 

 

Effective Worker Induction

We provide guidance on developing your own worker induction program including an introduction to work health and safety, roles and responsibilities, hazards and risk management, emergency procedures, safe work practices, reporting and incident management, health and wellbeing, and legal obligations.

If you are interested in hosting or attending a course, please Contact Us..

 

Emergency Planning Workshop

During this workshop we discuss what a business should have in place to reduce the impact of an emergency on our people, livestock crops and infrastructure before they happen. By the end of the workshop you will have the basis of an emergency plan for several potential events that can impact your business.

  • 24 June - Online Via Zoom (6:30pm to 8:30pm)

Register here.

 

Safer Shearing Sheds

These 3 hour workshops take producers through the latest innovations in shearing shed design and wool harvesting by Australian Wool Innovation, as well as practical tips for improving safety and operations in existing shearing shed and equipment designs.

These workshops will be held around the state over the course of the program with the locations based on demand.

By using Contact Us our advisors will be able to notify you of the next available course in your area.

 

Field Days

Drop in for a chat with our advisors at the following field days, we can be found at the NSW Farmers stand.

  • We will be at all major field days in 2024