Health and safety can be as simple as having a yarn over a cuppa. Discuss with the people you are working with the job that is at hand, what each person’s role is and ask them if they feel comfortable to carry it out safely. Never assume someone knows what they are doing because assumptions are deadly.
Talking about health and safety doesn’t have to be as formal as you think. It isn’t about stats, charts, forms or even ticking boxes, It can and SHOULD be as easy as yarning over a cup of tea during smoko.
Any kiwi kid fortunate enough to grow up in a rural setting is constantly surrounded by hazards. Things like farm machinery, vehicles, animals, waterways and much much more are risks that can sometimes be a challenge for parents getting children to understand ‘why’. Farm life should be enjoyable and is a major privilege for families. Kids and parents need to be aware about how to have those much needed yarns about farms!
GOOD TO GO
Heath and safety on the farm. Checking competency.
– with Beef & Lamb NZ.
Short video giving you several examples of how easy it is to check competency on farm.