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Jack Armstrong

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

 

It's never you, until it is

As part of our 'It's never you, until it is' campaign, Jack shared his experience with fatigue and encourages farmers and workers to have important conversations around health and safety and managing fatigue risks.

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 knows the affect fatigue can have and the impact of safety incidents have not only on farmers, but the local community.

Safety gear

Yalla-Y-Poora farmer Jack Armstrong talks about his experience with safety gear on farms and how making minor changes can made a big impact in the long run.

General Safety

Sheep and cropping famer, Jack Armstrong recaps his experience growing up on a farm and how safety on farm was communicated to him by his parents from a very early age.

Working alone

Communication is key to staying safe while working alone on farms

Resources

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