Description |
vii, 32 pages ; 30 cm |
Series |
RIRDC project ; no. CIE-20A |
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RIRDC publication, 1440-6845 ; no. 04/103 |
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RIRDC project ; no. CIE-20A
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RIRDC publication ; no. 04/103
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Summary |
Reports on options for improving the adoption of on-farm hazard management practices. The study looked at accreditation schemes as a mechanism to encourage farmers who take OHS training to implement safety measures. The best potential for improving incentives to farmers was identified as discounts on workers' compensation and public liability insurance. Governments will need to think more carefully about how best to assist farmers with adoption of good OHS practices, as a market based solution is not currently viable |
Analysis |
Farming |
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Safety |
Notes |
"An Australian Government initiative" -- T.p |
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"Farm Health & Safety Joint Research Venture, Rural Industries R&D Corporation, Grains R&D Corporation, Meat & Livestock Australia, Australian Wool Innovation Ltd, Sugar R&D Corporation, Cotton R&D Corporation, Dairy Australia, Horticulture Australia Ltd." -- T.p |
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"July 2004" |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web. Address: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/HCC/04-103.pdf |
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System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader required to view/print pdf files |
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2004 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation |
Subject |
Agriculture -- Australia -- Safety measures.
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Farms -- Health aspects -- Australia.
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Farms -- Australia -- Safety measures.
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Author |
Fisher, Sarina.
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Garrett, David.
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Farm Health and Safety Joint Research Venture (Australia)
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Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
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ISSN |
1440-6845 |
ISBN |
1741510120 |
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