pass proactive agricultural safety society

March11th: SFS Seminar “Getting More From Your Centre Pivot” – man display
March 19th: Speaker at Ag Teacher’s PD, Bridgewater High School – Rural Skills
March 25: “Safety Management Systems” Forum @ “Woodrising Farm” 10.30 – 3.00pm, $10 (Members free)
May 5 – 8th:  Agfest – TFGA tent, site 506 -  man display
May 6th: Judge Agfest Safety Awards [...]

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Workshops for Older Farmers
The FREE workshop, is open to:
Older farmers & their family members, Employers of older persons & their co-workers
Tasmanian workshop schedule:
Campbell Town, 1st September 2009, Council Chambers, up stairs, 6.00 – 9.00 pm,
Evandale, Community Centre, 9th September 09 (6.00 – 9.00 pm)
George Town, The Grove, 8th September 09 (6.00 – 9.00 pm)
Ringarooma, 30th [...]

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Visit the PASS display, at this field day of the National Conference of the Cherry, Apple & Pear Growerso
5th August 2009 at “Ticehurst” Campania, Tasmania from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Receive free handouts on safety issues, talk with WorkCover Advisors and PASS committee members.

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Silo Safety Awareness Workshops

Facilitator: John Curtis, Manager, FarmSafe Victoria
Over 30 years working in the grain industry with 4 years working for a grain storage and handling company
Delivery Style: is short, sharp and hands on
Handouts: Practical take away information that you can work with and use.

March 2009

Monday 23rd: 10.00 a.m. Woolnorth, “The Gums”, [...]

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Research Study into Effectiveness of Risk Control Measures to Reduce Occupational Exposure to Pesticides
PASS hosted a focus group of farmers on 20th October 2008, as part of the research being conducted by Associate Professor Lynn Fragar from the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety
The aim is to help farmers in Australia to reduce [...]

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Thursday, 14 August 2008. Fitzpatrick’s Inn, Westbury. AGM at 6.00 pm. Dinner at 7.00 pm. Guest Speaker is Mike Blake. Farmsafe Australia “2007 Farmer of the Year”. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.
Mike’s farm “Bally Glunin Park” near Hamilton, Victoria produces prime lambs, yearling beef, superfine Merino wool, grain [...]

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9th July 2008, at Campbell Town. The forum will address:

Concerns of rural contractors, land owners, business owners, recreational visitors
Safety Law and Contractor’s obligations,

In order to develop a “sample” contractor management system which is practical & workable for most agricultural businesses.
Enquiries & registrations to: info@pass.org.au  

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Saturday, 12th July 08, in partnership with TWiA.

Quercus Park (Agfest site)
Demonstrations include: ATVs, chainsaw, tractor, resuscitation/CPR for children, chemical safety
Scallywag Variety Show,
Stalls with Safety clothing and equipment.
Free lunch
Competitions & prizes

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Supper meeting:
“Load Restraints for Trucks, Cars and Other Vehicles”

Presented by: William Springham,Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Launceston City Council
Handouts and information material will be available on the night
Wednesday 11th June, 7.30 pm
Toosey Hospital Day Centre, Via Smith Street, Longford. 7301
More information: Contact info@pass.org.au

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Farmer Work Groups: Free “self-help” introductory farm safety audits facilitated by a CGU Risk Consultant. More information

4th March – Tour Cressy Research & Development Site
2nd April – Tour Elliott Research & Development Site
11th April. – Farmer Work Group “Tunbridge”
8th May – Farmer Work Group “Cressy East”
14th May – Launch of Website, Toosey Day Centre
11th [...]

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