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AgForce is here to support all members with their workforce, industrial relations and safety requirements. 

AgForce has a dedicated Workforce and Safety Policy Director, that is supported by a member-lead committee. If you require guidance or assistance with anything pertaining to workforce or safety, please call the office and staff will happily assist. 

Full members have access to a dedicated Industrial Relations expert. 

          

AgForce Work Health and Safety Declaration

The AgForce Board endorsed this declaration in November 2021
Zero harm on farm

AgForce Queensland Farmers Limited (AgForce) is committed to the elimination of work related injury and illness in the agricultural industry.

ZERO HARM ON FARM IS AGFORCE’S GOAL TO HELP THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY RECOGNISE:

  • Work-related injuries and illnesses can be prevented
  • Your safety and wellbeing is more important than any task on the farm or in the business, and
  • Communicating about work, health and safety is critical for a successful and sustainable agricultural industry.

AGFORCE WILL ENCOURAGE ZERO HARM ON FARM BY:

  • Promoting health, safety and wellbeing awareness within the agriculture industry and encouraging our members and their families, workers and others involved in industry to participate in discussions about safety
  • Advocating for appropriate training, education and information to be made available for industry and its workers about health, safety and wellbeing, and
  • Emphasising the need for better reporting of health and safety performance by industry and setting measurable targets to enable continued improvement.

INDUSTRY WILL MOVE TOWARDS ZERO HARM ON FARM BY:

  • Utilising the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or minimise all workplace hazards and risks as far as is reasonably practicable
  • Complying with all relevant safety legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, and
  • Meaningfully consulting with, and involving, employees and contractors on matters relating to their health, safety and wellbeing.

AgForce’s goal of zero harm on farm will not be compromised and we are committed to lead by example towards this outcome.