Safety
Course Overview
Every farm has hazards, but many risks can be reduced with the right planning, communication and systems in place.
In this course, NSW DPIRD Agtech Specialist Tom Flanagan explores how Agtech and connectivity can support safer farming operations by helping identify risks, improve communication and support faster responses when incidents occur.
Drawing on real-world examples, you'll explore how technologies such as sensors, remote monitoring, GPS tracking and communication systems can improve awareness across your property and reduce exposure to high-risk tasks.
Why complete this course
- Learn how to reduce risks and create a safer working environment for workers, family members and visitors on your farm
- Understand how Agtech and improved connectivity improve response times when incidents occur
- Create improved emergency response through better communication and monitoring
- Learn how to reduce exposure to high-risk farm tasks
- Understand your role in maintaining a safe workplace and protecting everyone on your farm
Who should complete this course?
This course is suitable for farmers, farm managers and agricultural businesses looking to improve on-farm safety, reduce risk and better protect family, workers and visitors on their operations. Sign up to Agtech Academy.
What you will learn
- The importance of farm safety and current risks in agricultural operations
- Identifying common hazards on farms, such as machinery, livestock handling and vehicles including quad bikes and tractors
- A framework for managing risk, including hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures
- How Agtech can support safety through remote monitoring, sensors, automation and task reduction
- How GPS tracking and personal safety devices can improve visibility and worker safety
- How communication systems support safety, including UHF radios, satellite connectivity, mobile and cellular boosters
- How to plan reliable communication systems across your property
- Key considerations for choosing safety technologies
- How faster communication supports emergency response
- Examples of how Agtech is being used to improve safety on farm
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