All posts tagged "safety"

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  ACCC moves to improve quad bike safety

  The ACCC has proposed major changes to improve the safety of quad bikes, including the introduction of a safety rating system, crush...

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  Ten tips for reducing the risk of harvester fires

  The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), fire safety experts and other industry organisations are encouraging growers to implement practical measures to...

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  Quad bike scheme making farmers safer and saving lives

  Hundreds of quad bikes across Victoria have been fitted with rollover protection since the Victorian Government’s $6 million scheme came into effect.

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  Prepare your pets, livestock and home for cyclone season

  Cyclone season officially starts in November 2017, and NT Minister for Primary Industry and Resources, Ken Vowles, and Darwin Lord Mayor, Kon...

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  Harvester fires a particular risk in lentil crops

  The 2016-17 harvest saw a significant incidence of harvester fires in Western Australia, but growers can minimise the risks in 2017-18 with...

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  Season changes to help improve abalone fisher safety

  The WA Government has moved to improve fishing safety for Western Australia’s unique West Coast Zone recreational abalone fishery.

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  Broken Hill farm safety event

  With less than two weeks until SafeWork NSW’s free community farm safety event at Broken Hill, SafeWork NSW is urging the local...

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  Avoid risk of lead poisoning

  WA producers are being urged to take steps to protect their livestock from possible lead poisoning after six cattle died on a...

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  Improved quad bike safety on track

  The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed a commitment from Ministers to take decisive action towards the instatement of a five-star safety...

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  Australian Ministers back NSW quad bike plan

  Australian Ministers have backed NSW calls to put consumers first and introduce a national five-star safety rating system for quad bikes.