Safety is a core value for the dairy industry, we want everyone to get home safely from work every day. It is important that you understand your work health and safety responsibilities at work and the commitment that you need to make to follow farm policies and procedures to ensure your health and safety, and the health and safety of all others on farm.

The ‘Safety on a Dairy Farm’ learning module is part of the 90 day Journey onboarding program, and is a unique learning opportunity developed by Dairy Australia in partnership with safety consultants to help new dairy employees increase their knowledge and understanding of on-farm safety principles.

• Describe why safety is important on a dairy farm

• Outline the basic safety roles and responsibilities of a new employee 

• Describe key hazards and controls associated with work on a dairy farm

• Describe the importance of policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the workplace

• Identify the types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided on farms for risk management

• Outline how communication is used effectively to keep everyone safe