VEG Education

Working with farmers in the horticulture industry to improve farm safety

VEG education led the safety learning network program with Victorian farmers in the horticulture industry. Working closely with farmers, VEG wanted to build trust with the participating farmers and work together to addresses safety concerns on their properties. VEG targeted farmers in the horticulture industry from across four regional hubs in Victoria (Sunraysia, Goulburn Valley, Gippsland and Werribee South).

They worked together to develop resources that improved communication with multicultural workers.

The participants made videos to instruct workers on machinery and completing tasks. Workers can access these videos via QR codes on machinery, emails, and training modules.

They also addressed the risk of improper use of PTO’s without guarding, which posed significant dangers to tractor operations. To address this risk, VEG assisted the farm with comprehensive training programs for managers and supervisors to use on the proper attachment and use of the PTOs with guards.