Animal carcass disposal after floods

Floods

Floods can cause large numbers of livestock deaths. Handling and disposing of animal carcasses can expose workers to the risk of infection. Safe work practices including hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) can help protect workers and others from infection when disposing of animal carcasses. read more... about Animal carcass disposal after floods

eSafe Rural - January 2019

eSafe Rural

In this edition: Multiple fines a warning for agriculture industry to put safety first, Dairy farm audits find nearly half have no safety policy in place, Queensland Health warns North Queenslanders of bat risk, Growers urged to check labour hire licence credentials, Case study: Thornby Premium Lamb targeting worker wellbeing, Hendra virus risk management guidance published, and more. read more... about eSafe Rural - January 2019

Ride ready - quad bike safety campaign

Ride ready thumb

More than 70 Queenslanders have been killed using quad bikes since 2001. The Ride ready campaign aims to reduce deaths and injuries.

The Ride ready campaign includes advertising, quad bike safety films, resources and a rider challenge. read more... about Ride ready - quad bike safety campaign

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JUN 27
Work health and wellbeing workshop 1 - Brisbane 27 June

Workshop one: PlanningThis workshop will help you understand why work health and wellbeing is important and read more Work health and wellbeing workshop 1 - Brisbane 27 June...

27 Jun 2019 9:00 am to : - Add to calendar
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Other news and safety alerts

  1. Allied health table of costs update 2019
  2. 2019–2020 WorkCover Queensland industry classifications released
  3. Consultation on draft Principles of Practice for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers
  4. Billboard company fined $250,000 over powerline shock to worker
  5. Get ready to renew your policy from 1 July

About Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Agriculture, forestry and fishing industry incorporates:

  • agriculture, such as nursery and floriculture production, mushroom and vegetable growing, fruit and tree nut growing and other crop growing
  • sheep, beef cattle and grain farming, dairy cattle, poultry, deer and other livestock farming
  • aquaculture, both on and offshore
  • forestry and logging
  • fishing, hunting and trapping
  • agriculture, forestry and fishing support services.

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Last updated
24 June 2019