Policy

SAFETY & HEALTH POLICY

Foxhaven Farms are committed to provide for all contractors and others, a working environment that is (as far as reasonably practicable) free from hazards.

To achieve this all Staff, Contractors Sub-contractors and Others will be required to abide by a Code of Conduct or, where relevant, specific instruction to prevent any person being harmed.

All relevant Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Guidelines and Employment Contracts will be implemented where reasonably practicable to do so. All accidents and incidents will be recorded and reported.

Safety and safe work practices with is not negotiable and failure to abide by any agreed rule will be viewed as a serious misconduct.

Foxhaven Farms, will comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all Employees, Contractors and Sub-contractors.

It is our policy to make every practical and reasonable effort to protect everybody, to prevent accidents or serious harm injuries and promote the health, safety and welfare of all persons working for this agribusiness.

All steps will be taken by farm owners and contractors to identify, list and prioritise hazards and to determine ways of eliminating, isolating or minimising those hazards.

Foxhaven Farms will encourage safe work methods with all machinery and plant, training will be provided.

Foxhaven Farms have an emergency preparedness programme and will ensure people are not exposed to hazards.

It is expected that anyone working in this farm workplace to observe and practice safe work methods to ensure a safe and healthy workplace, as well as ensuring that no action or inaction on their part causes harm to any other person.

All accidents/incidents will be reported and recorded on this health and safety site.

All Employees are to be familiar with, understand and comply with the relevant Safety Codes or where applicable, specific instructions.

All Staff, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Employee's Family Members and Visitors will comply with the Management's Health and Safety Code of Conduct.

Safety and safe work practices are not negotiable and failure to abide by any agreed rule will be viewed as a serious misconduct.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Summary:

1. The Code of Conduct has been compiled by the Management of this Farm to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

2. We will actively promote the Code of Conduct to ensure the working environment on this Farm is as far as reasonably practicable free from hazards.

3. All Staff will have the Code of Conduct for this Farm explained to them and be made fully aware of its importance.

4. All Staff will be required to sign and date a copy of the Code of Conduct.

5. All Staff will be given a signed and dated copy of the Code of Conduct.

6. The Code of Conduct will be discussed by Management and Staff at regular meetings.

7. The Code of Conduct is to be reviewed annually or as required.

8. Non-compliance with any of the Code of Conduct will be viewed as serious misconduct.

SAFETY & HEALTH

CODE OF CONDUCT

General:

1. Follow and obey all rules, signs and instructions for the workplace/farm.

· If in doubt, ask!

2. Hazards:

· Always look out for hazards and remember to remove them, guard against them and warn others about them.

Remember: Eliminate, Isolate and Minimise

· Report immediately any condition or practice you think might cause damage to equipment or injuries to anyone on the farm.

· Maintain safe work practices and keep yourself and others safe.

3. Emergencies:

· Read and understand the emergency procedures, location of the fire extinguishers, first aid kits and their use.

· If in doubt, ask.

4. Accidents or Incidents:

· Whenever you or the equipment you operate is involved in an accident or incident, regardless of how minor, report and record it on day of occurrence in the Farm Health and Safety Manual and inform Owners.

· Get first-aid promptly if needed.

5. Tools:

· Use the correct tools and equipment for the job and use them as safely as possible.

· Put everything you use in its proper place.

· Keep work items clean and orderly.

6. Protective Equipment:

· Wear approved personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed.

· Keep PPE correctly maintained and in good working condition.

7. Chemicals:

· Handle all chemicals with care; when using chemicals use correct protective gear.

· Read the labels and follow the instructions.

8. Heavy Loads & Lifting

· Whenever possible, bend your knees, grasp the load firmly, and then raise the load keeping your back as straight as possible.

· Always get help for heavy loads.

9. Do not take unnecessary risks in the workplace;

· Avoid distracting others while they are working.

10. Training will be undertaken.

11. Respect the 'No Smoking' areas in the workplace - this includes vehicles.

12. Sun block and hats to be worn as appropriate.

13. No firearms on the property without consent and firearms licence at all times.

Vehicles & Machinery:

14. All tractors and machinery will be mounted and dis-mounted correctly and at no time is any person to climb/jump off any moving vehicle.

15. Weekly,before use, all tractors and farm bikes will have the 5 (five) step check carried out using the checklist provided; Brakes, fuel, water, oil, visual check tyres on bikes. (Tyre pressure as per manufacturers specifications).

16. All vehicles shall be checked thoroughly, cleaned and serviced, identify and report any faults to Dene on farm immediately.

17. Keep all machine guards in place

· Replace any guards removed for cleaning.

18. Bike Helmets to be worn at all times when using/riding any bikes on road outside gate. Speed limit is set on this farm at 30 km.

19. Whenever P.T.O. driven equipment is being used, the operator will not leave the driving platform until all drives are completely stopped or stationary.

20. At any time when equipment or machinery becomes jammed, the operator/driver will not under any circumstances attempt to clear the obstruction without first turning the machine off.

· Seek assistance if required.

21. All hydraulic equipment will be lowered to the ground when not in use, including front end loader and silage forks.

22. Chainsaws

Whenever Staff operates chainsaw, PPE gear supplied must be worn at all times.

Farm Bikes:

Recognise dangerous area by establishing ‘no-go’ zones.

Don’t carry passengers

Don’t let children under 16 years ride adult farm bikes

Check the operating condition of the farm bike before you ride it and keep in safe condition

Keep within the manufacturers towing or carrying limits.

Tell someone where you are going on the farm bike

Avoid use while fatigued or under stress

Restrict unauthorised access to the farm bike.

BASIC SAFETY RULES

· Report any significant hazards immediately.

· All accidents must be reported

· Wear protective safety equipment appropriate to the task being undertaken.

· Use guards on tools and equipment as designed and ensure all equipment is in safe working order.

· Ensure safe and suitable power supply to all tools and equipment especially around any wet areas.

· When using lifting equipment, do not overload. Secure load and always move with caution.

· If task requires you to physically lift something, ensure you use correct lifting technique.

· Strive to provide a safe and healthy workplace -

· Keep all work areas as clean and as tidy as is practical.

· No Smoking in buildings or dairy shed.

· No alcohol or drugs allowed.

· Practice good hygiene at all times.

· If you are unsure – ASK!