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Jack Armstrong

Sheep and cropping farmer Jack Armstrong knows in agriculture it pays to be proactive with safety, particularly when it comes to managing the risks of fatigue during peak periods.

 

Introducing Jack Armstrong

As part of our 'It's never you, until it is' campaign, Jack shares his experience with fatigue, working alone and key safety gear on the farm.

Fatigue on the farm

Fatigue isn't the same as being sleepy or drowsy. It's about pushing our bodies beyond their mental and physical limits day after day, with no time to recover. Jack shares his tips for managing fatigue, whether you’re working by yourself or in a team.

Safety gear

Jack talks about his experience with safety gear on farms and how making simple changes can make a big impact in the long run.

General safety

Jack recaps his experience growing up on a farm and how his parents spoke about safety with him from a very young age.

Working alone

Jack’s spent countless hours working alone on the farm and shares how communication is key to staying safe.

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Fatigue on the farm  

Fatigue isn't the same as being sleepy or drowsy. It’s about pushing our bodies beyond their mental and physical limits day after day, with no time to recover.

Working alone on farms  

Often people are working alone on farms in Victoria. Reduce the risk with strategies to stay safe while working alone.

Safety gear for the farm  

Wearing the correct safety gear for the job you're doing dramatically reduces the risk of serious and life changing injury.