Farmer crushed and killed by rotating rock-picker
Due to a recent on farm death, WorkSafe Victoria has created an alert to remind farmers and others who operate tractors to consider the risks when operating machinery on farm.
The safety alert aims to help you build your knowledge on the safe use of tractors and their attachments to reduce rist to you and your workers on farms.
Check out SafeWork Victoria safety alert at https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/…/farmer-crushed-and…
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