Good days are underway for the shearing industry! The Shearing Contractors Association of Australia is reinforcing the workplace safety regulations. They are on their toes to do away with passé shearing gears due to the increasing number of injuries.
Sydney court penalized a contractor for $16,000 after one of the workers was scalped. Casey Barnes, the roustabout, faced this misfortune due to an overhead shaft in 2017.
Jason Letford, Secretary of Contractors Association sent out a hint at regulators in every state. The practice of using old-fashioned shearing gears does not come as a surprise. Furthermore, the economic situation or drought is not a factor anymore.
The Hope of Increased Safety
Hope for a safe workplace is on the horizon. Contractors are likely to set up a business model and regulators will outlaw old electronic devices. From the shearing gears to sheds, the farms need to undergo serious changes.
In addition to it, the issue with unguarded equipment is likely to be solved. Due to the unguarded gears, workers suffered on a long-term basis. Along with the help of workers and farmers, the risk-assessment approach can bring out fruitful findings.
How Shearquantity can Help
If you are wondering about how to implement the safety framework, we are happy to help. Our team can provide you with articles about Health and Safety regulations. We can also offer you effective Health and Safety policy and procedures on request, some already available on our website.
We prioritize workers’ safety and our safety policies meet regulatory compliance and requirements.
So, this groundbreaking change has been necessary for years. So, it’s now a matter of time how the shearing industry comes back alive from woes.
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