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Agriculture and Horticulture: Stay Focused, Stay Safe There are many hazards found within the agriculture and horticulture sector, so it can be daunting to easily find solutions to these challenges. But without a solid understanding of the dos, don'ts, and best practices, these hazards also present numerous risks to workplaces. This document provides some clarity on how our WSPS solutions can help! Focus Areas Personal Protective Equipment Working at Heights Fit for Duty concerns Mental Health Workplace Culture Lack of communication Within these areas of focus, there are 5 common hazard categories; working at heights, fit for duty, the internal responsibility system, communication and workplace culture, and mental health considerations. We have provided links to associated WSPS solutions, and credible links to external sources. (Many solutions are free!). You can also visit our Health and Safety in the Agriculture & Horticulture sectors | WSPS for even more information. Common Hazards and Links to Solutions Working at Heights Working at heights is a common hazard, so having a structured workplan in place that is based on your workplace specific risk assessment is critical. Effective workplans, policies and programs should be developed in a collaborative fashion. Including maintenance staff in your plans can go a long way to ensure that ladders, fixed and portable anchoring points for structures, machinery and other platforms are in place and inspected regularly, through a preventive maintenance program. Remember, it's not only fall prevention! Working at Heights can also result in overexertion injuries. Training on the safe use of ladders should also be provided for staff. Training Working at Heights Guides Preventing Falls Preventing Lifting & Overexertion Injuries Proper Use of Ladders Job Aid - Mobile Ladders Platforms Job Aid - Aerial Work Platforms Articles Working at Heights Regulations

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