With Safe Work October month now over and Harvest season ramping up across the State, we’re reflecting on all things safety with some valuable resources available from our MADFIG partners.
Here are some great resources to keep in mind this season!
- Ten Tips to Reduce the Risk of Harvester Fires
Recent GRDC Harvester Set-up Workshops held across Australia’s grain-growing regions have highlighted the importance of harvester hygiene and maintenance.
MADFIG hosted a workshop in Bencubbin, where Kondinin Group research engineer Ben White spoke on the importance of maintaining high hygiene standards and conducting ongoing machinery maintenance throughout harvest.
“Bearing failures are often responsible for fires starting, so regular monitoring of bearing operating temperatures is essential,” said Mr. White.
“Operators should be conducting regular clean-downs during harvest and exercising particular caution when harvesting leafy pulse crops, as these are known for dust volatility.”
We’re highlighting Ben’s Top 10 tips to Reduce the Risk of Harvester Fires on social media. Please click here to download. - GRDC Publication: Reducing Harvester Fires – The Back Pocket Guide
This guide provides an easy-to-read checklist for reducing harvester fires. - GRDC Farm Business Updates Webinar: Pre-Harvest On-Farm Preparations
Now available to watch online, this webinar covers essential pre-harvest preparations for farms. - GRDC’s New Harvester Setup Guide – Optimising Harvest Losses
This guide provides insights into reducing harvest losses while maintaining safety. - WorkSafe WA: Agricultural Health and Safety Website
WorkSafe WA provides a range of information and resources on farm safety and WHS, including:- Farm Safety and WHS: Learn about WHS laws, duties, and responsibilities, as well as common hazards in the agricultural industry.
- Farm Safety Publications and Alerts: Access publications on farm safety basics and industry safety alerts.
- What’s Happening in Agriculture?: Stay updated with news, events, and information in the agriculture industry.
Wishing everyone a safe harvest season!
