Farm safety videos and podcasts

Last updated: 27 May 2025

Podcasts

These podcasts are now available to be either downloaded from your music streaming service or use the links below to listen on this device.

Videos

  • Chemicals
    Most farmers handle, use, store and transport hazardous chemicals for a range of activities. The use of chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides and pesticides on farms may expose users and others to the risk of injury.  These hazardous chemicals can cause both short- and long-term harm to health if used in an unsafe way.
  • Choosing the safest vehicle for the job
    Quad bikes have become a popular vehicle on farms, but they are also the leading cause of fatalities on Australian farming properties. The majority of injuries result from sideways, backward and forward rollovers, trapping or crushing the driver underneath. Consider whether a quad bike is the most suitable vehicle for the task. A side-by-side, ute or tractor may be more suitable for some tasks.
  • Electrical hazards
    Electrical hazards associated with all electrical power cords, fittings, machinery, tools and equipment need to be identified. Assess each hazard for the likelihood and severity of possible injury or harm, and develop safe work procedures to control them. Any suspect items should be immediately put out of use, tagged out and either isolated or kept in a safe place until repaired or discarded.
  • Guarding
    One of the risks of working with agricultural plant is the chance of coming into contact with or getting trapped between moving parts or materials, or being hit by material thrown from the machine. You need to familiarise yourself with the correct safety procedures regarding guards for your workplace.

Safe Work Month agricultural safety forum recordings

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