Farm Safety Policy
Safety standards for every visit to a partner farm, including supervision, equipment, animals and emergency response.
Purpose
To prevent injury during farm-based learning and visits.
Scope
All host farms, staff, participants and visitors.
Site induction
Every visitor receives a site briefing on hazards, boundaries, animal handling and emergency assembly points before activities begin.
Animal handling
Participants handle stock only under direct supervision, and only in yards and races assessed as suitable for their age and experience.
Machinery
Participants do not operate machinery. Powered equipment is demonstrated only from a safe observation distance.
Insurance
Host farms must hold verified public liability cover appropriate to the activity before any session is published.
Emergencies
Each farm maintains a documented emergency response plan, first aid provision and a current contact list.
Document details
Policy number
POL-FS-001
Category
Farm Safety
Version
1.0
Approved
2026-07-01
Effective
2026-07-01
Next review
2027-01-01
Policy owner
Operations Manager
Applies to
parents, schools, farm partners, volunteers, staff
Related legislation
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld)
Related forms
Farm visit risk assessment, Visitor registration form
Related procedures
Emergency response procedure
Version history
Version 1.0 is the first published version.