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Scott Arnold

Fourth-generation cropping farmer Scott Arnold wanted to improve safety on his farm but was overwhelmed with where to start. By making safety improvements, he sleeps better at night knowing he’s done everything he can to keep himself and his workers safe.

 

Introducing Scott Arnold

Scott shares his experience with safety on-farm. He encourages farmers and workers to have conversations around health and safety and share safety tips with each other.

Safety on farms

Scott joined an agriculture safety learning network to help him with his journey. Scott also had a visit from a WorkSafe inspector, Will Neville, who helped him with safety improvements on his farm and improving the business.

Fatigue

Fatigue impairs reaction times, concentration, and the ability to think clearly and control moods. Scott shares his strategies and tips to manage fatigue on the farm.

Working alone

Often people are working alone on farms in Victoria. Scott shares his tips and strategies to stay safe while working alone on the farm.

Advice on where to get started

Not sure where to start on your safety journey? Scott provides some tips on how to start improving safety on farms.

OHS Essentials program

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Resources

Agriculture safety learning network  

Supporting employers to improve safety on farms and help make changes to prevent deaths and injuries.

Agriculture  

Everything for the agriculture industry in one place.

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.