Country Energy can provide detailed safety information for members of the community involved in:

• Harvesting
• Irrigation
• Spraying crops
• Transporting fertiliser or grain
• Conducting aerial operations
• Handling high equipment and loads

To ensure a safe working environment while on the farm, use these steps as a guide:

• Spot any hazards and consider the work to be done.
• Assess the risks from these hazards. What are the possible outcomes?
• Fix the problem so it's safe to commence work.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions you have put in place. Do they work and how well?

In addition:

• Make it a habit to always check for powerlines whenever you use farm machinery like grain augers, harvesters and irrigation pipes.
• Water is a conductor of electricity so be careful when using water irrigation or water jets near powerlines.
• Check all cords and connections of your machinery and workshop equipment and make sure they're in good condition.
• If you're crop dusting, make sure you identify where the powerlines are located in the area.
• Underground powerlines are often buried only 500mm below the surface so be careful when excavating.
• Electrical equipment can be damaged during storms. Don’t operate any equipment if there’s any sign of damage.

Find out more

Please call 13 23 56 and ask to speak to a member of the Public Safety team.