Agriculture & Horticulture
Safe Farms. Productive Land. Protected Workers.
Agriculture and horticulture are among Australia's most hazardous industries. Remote locations, powerful machinery, chemical use and unpredictable weather all contribute to a high-risk environment. SHEQDocX helps agricultural businesses develop safety systems that protect their workers and meet their WHS obligations.
Key Hazards
Common Risks in Agriculture & Horticulture
Tractor and machinery rollovers
Chemical and pesticide exposure during application
Heat stress and dehydration in outdoor work
Snake and insect bites in rural environments
Falls from ladders and elevated picking platforms
Remote and isolated work with delayed emergency response
Fatigue from seasonal long-hour work patterns
Compliance
Relevant Laws & Regulations
All SHEQDocX documents are developed in line with the Model WHS Act and applicable Australian legislative frameworks — suitable for use across all states and territories.
- Work Health and Safety Act (Model Act — adopted across NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT, WA, VIC*)
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals
- Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) regulations
- Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code
* Victoria operates under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic), which has equivalent provisions to the Model WHS Act.
Documents
What We Provide
Our library includes a wide range of documents specifically tailored to the agriculture & horticulture sector.
- Agricultural Safety Management Plans
- Chemical Handling and Application Procedures
- SWMS for Machinery and Plant Operations
- Heat Illness Prevention Procedures
- Lone Worker and Remote Work Safety Plans
- Farm Induction and Visitor Register
- Pesticide Use Records and SDS Register
- Emergency Response Plans (Remote Locations)
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