Product Overview

The Farming and Agriculture WHS Management Plan is a comprehensive, ready-to-use safety management document specifically tailored for Australian farming and agricultural operations. It provides a clear, practical framework to help you manage work health and safety risks across cropping, livestock, horticulture and mixed farming enterprises.

Designed by WHS professionals with deep agricultural experience, this template guides you step-by-step through the systems, procedures and records needed to achieve robust WHS compliance. It addresses the real hazards found on farms ?�? from tractors, quad bikes and silos to livestock handling, chemicals, manual handling and remote work.

Use this plan to formalise your safety documentation, demonstrate due diligence, and protect your workers, contractors, family members and visitors on farm.

Key Features

• Fully structured WHS management plan tailored to farming and agriculture.
• Clear roles and responsibilities for owners, managers, supervisors, workers and contractors.
• Detailed sections on machinery and vehicle safety, livestock handling, chemical management, confined spaces, working at heights and more.
• Risk management framework with a customisable risk register table.
• Guidance on Safe Work Procedures for high-risk farm tasks such as harvest, spraying, shearing and yard work.
• Emergency planning for farm-specific scenarios including fires, rollovers, medical emergencies and chemical spills.
• Practical checklists and tables to support implementation and record keeping.

Benefits

• Save time by starting with a professionally drafted WHS management plan instead of a blank page.
• Strengthen WHS compliance with a structure aligned to Australian work health and safety legislation, codes of practice and industry expectations.
• Reduce risk of injuries, fatalities and costly incidents by systematically identifying and controlling farm hazards.
• Demonstrate due diligence to regulators, insurers, auditors and customers through clear, organised safety documentation.
• Improve safety culture by clarifying expectations, consultation processes and training requirements for all workers and contractors.

Who is this for?

• Family farms and owner-operator enterprises wanting a structured approach to WHS.
• Medium and large agricultural businesses with multiple properties or work crews.
• Contractors providing agricultural services such as spraying, harvesting or livestock work.
• Safety managers, HR and compliance staff responsible for implementing WHS systems in rural operations.
• Consultants supporting clients to develop or upgrade their farm safety documentation.

Legislation & References

This WHS Management Plan has been developed to align with the principles and requirements of Australian work health and safety legislation, including the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations (as adopted in most states and territories), relevant agricultural codes of practice, and applicable Australian Standards.

While it does not replace legal advice, it provides a strong, practical foundation for meeting your WHS duties, managing farm risks and maintaining current, credible safety documentation across your agricultural business.