In this episode of AgVic Talk, Jason Letchford from the Shearing Contractors Association of Australia and Craig French from Australian Wool Innovation discuss the safety challenges and improvements in the shearing industry.
They delve into key safety issues such as musculoskeletal injuries, exposure to viruses, and the importance of improved shearing shed safety.
The episode also highlights the SafeSheds program and practical strategies for enhancing safety and productivity in shearing sheds.
Tune in to learn more about the efforts being made to ensure a safer working environment for shearers.
Note: The EVO shearing plant is mentioned in this podcast. There are other brands of shearing plants available, and Agriculture Victoria does not endorse any specific brand.
Further information:
The Farming Safe and Well program is delivering activities and resources to improve farm safety outcomes in Victoria, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/farmsafety
Worksafe Victoria provides information about safety in the shearing sector, visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/injury-hotspots-agriculture-shearing
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) provides resources and information to support woolgrowers to provide shed safety for both workers and animals, visit wool.com/training-extension/safe-sheds/ or wool.com/news-events/news/shed-safety/
To listen to more podcasts by Agriculture Victoria visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/podcasts
