Horticulture safety guide

The Horticultural Safety Guide is designed to help you improve Occupational Health and Safety on your property by teaching you how to control the hazards on your property and take the necessary steps to improve safety in the workplace.

The complete document consists of 6 sections. For ease of use and download purposes, the guide has been divided into download sections. Each section contains a number of checklists. 

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1. Introduction

The Introduction section includes: Acknowledgements. 

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2. General Information

The General Information section includes: How to use this guide, Property Checklist, Legislation and Terms and Definitions.

Relevant checklist:

• Property Checklist

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3. Policies and Procedures

The Policies and Procedures section includes: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control, Personal Protective Equipment, Consultation and Communication, Policies and Procedures, Induction and Training, Contractors and Seasonal Workers.

Relevant checklists:

Consultation Communication Contractor Engagement Procedures Contractors Checklist Hazard Report Hazard ID Risk Assessment Control Checklist Induction Checklist Operating Slasher SWMS Personal Protective Equipment Checklist Policies Procedures Checklist Record Toolbox Meeting Record Training Risk Assessment Template

Risk Control Plan  Sample Alcohol Drug Policy Sample Anti-Discrimination Policy Sample Environmental Policy Sample OH&S Policy Sample Worker's Compensation Policy Sample Workplace Bullying Policy Seasonal Worker Engagement Procedures Seasonal Workers' Checklist Staff Licences Certificates Qualifications Training Records Checklist Workplace Induction.

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4. Environment

The Environment section includes: Amenities, Traffic, Working Environment and Child Safety.

Relevant checklists:

• Amenities Checklist
• Child Safety Checklist
• Noise Checklist
• Traffic Checklist
• Working At Night Checklist
• Working Environment Checklist
• Working In Isolation Checklist

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5. Hazards

The Hazards section includes: Plant, Farm Chemicals, Manual Handling, Working at Heights, Electricity, Confined Spaces, Workshop, Pruning and Wine Bins.

Relevant checklists:

Air Blast Sprayer SWMS Attaching Plastic Cover SWMS ATV Checklist ATV Pre-Start Procedure Chainsaw Checklist Chainsaw Pre-Start Procedure Confined Spaces Checklist Electrical Safety Checklist Elevated Work Platform Checklist EWP PreStart Procedure Farm Chemical Storage Checklist Farm Chemical Transport Checklist Farm Chemicals Checklist Farm Chemicals Checklist Forklift Truck Pre-Start Procedure Forklift Truck Checklist Fruit Picking Ladders Checklist Manual Handling Checklist

Manual Handling Risk Assessment Picking Bags Checklist Plant Checklist Farm Chemical Use Checklist Plant Pre-Start Procedure Pruning Checklist Rotary Hoe SWMS Sample Chemical Register  Sample Dangerous Goods Risk Assessment Tractor Pre-Start Procedure Tractor Attachments-Implements Checklist Tractors Checklist Under Vine ?Herbicide Application SWMS Vine Topping Machine SWMS Wine Bins Checklist Working at Height Checklist Workshop Checklist

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6. Emergency Response

The Emergency Response section includes: Emergency Procedures, First Aid and Incident Reporting.

Relevant checklists:

• Accident Investigation Report
• Accidents Incidents Register
• Emergency Contact List
• Emergency Procedures Checklist
• First Aid Checklist
• Incident Reporting Checklist

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