Agriculture and Horticulture: Stay Focused, Stay Safe
There are many hazards found within the agriculture and horticulture sector, so it can be daunting to easily find solutions
to these challenges. But without a solid understanding of the dos, don'ts, and best practices, these hazards also present
numerous risks to workplaces. This document provides some clarity on how our WSPS solutions can help!
Focus Areas
Personal Protective Equipment Working at Heights
Fit for Duty concerns Mental Health
Workplace Culture Lack of communication
Within these areas of focus, there are 5 common hazard categories; working at heights, fit for duty, the internal
responsibility system, communication and workplace culture, and mental health considerations. We have provided links to
associated WSPS solutions, and credible links to external sources. (Many solutions are free!). You can also visit our Health
and Safety in the Agriculture & Horticulture sectors | WSPS for even more information.
Common Hazards and Links to Solutions
Working at Heights
Working at heights is a common hazard, so having a
structured workplan in place that is based on your
workplace specific risk assessment is critical.
Effective workplans, policies and programs should be
developed in a collaborative fashion. Including maintenance
staff in your plans can go a long way to ensure that ladders,
fixed and portable anchoring points for structures,
machinery and other platforms are in place and inspected
regularly, through a preventive maintenance program.
Remember, it's not only fall prevention! Working at Heights
can also result in overexertion injuries. Training on the safe
use of ladders should also be provided for staff.
Training
Working at Heights
Guides
Preventing Falls
Preventing Lifting & Overexertion Injuries
Proper Use of Ladders
Job Aid - Mobile Ladders Platforms
Job Aid - Aerial Work Platforms
Articles
Working at Heights Regulations
