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September 2026

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Read the September 2026 edition of eSAFE Rural newsletter.

Agriculture compliance campaign starts October 2026

From October 2026, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) will begin a statewide compliance campaign focusing on the safe use of fixed plant in the agriculture industry.
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Electrical safety in agriculture

Effective planning, risk assessment, and hazard identification are essential controls when operating plant, machinery, drones, aircraft, or undertaking activities near overhead powerlines.
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Quad bike safety

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s agriculture inspectors continue to encounter operators who are unaware that wearing an approved helmet when operating a quad bike is mandatory.
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Inductions and training for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse workers

During farm visits, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s agriculture inspectors often discuss considerations in effectively training workers who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse.
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New guidance: Anhydrous ammonia gas

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s major hazard facilities team has developed new practical guidance to help farmers and industry safely manage the risks associated with ammonia gas fertiliser.
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