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Call for shearing safety ith shearing getting under way, McCone, says farmers and shearers need to 3.9% former world champion Sir David take the time to check all gear before shearing WFagan is encouraging farmers to gets under way. work with their shearers to manage injury “It’s really important to make sure every- FINANCE risks. one takes extra care when operating equip- Shearing means long hours and the ment like the wool press and grinders,” he ON THE CLASS OF 2016 increased risk of back injuries, sprains, strains says. “Talk with your shearers about the best and hand wounds — last year, 129 people techniques for handling and shearing sheep, suffered severe injuries while shearing. what the risks around the shed are, and what “Contractors who shear or crutch thou- that means for the people and equipment the sands of sheep each year are generally well set farm provides. up to manage risks,” says Sir David, five-time “Everyone in the woolshed needs to keep individual world champion and seven-time health and safety front of mind. The checks world team champion. “However, shearing and conversations might take an hour or two gear needs to be well-maintained, and if you’re but if you, your workers or a member of your upgrading the shearing plant, consider a safety shearing gang are laid low with a back injury, sensor with a cut-out switch. that’s going to have a much bigger impact on “Farmers should also ensure their stock your bottom line.” are fasted and empty before shearers arrive. A full animal is heavier and awkward to handle ■ WorkSafe’s Safer Farms programme and increases the chance of an injury to the published new guidance to support farmers in shearer.” managing risks around shearing. Go to WorkSafe’s Sector Lead for Agriculture, Al saferfarms.org.nz/guides/safe-sheep-shearing/ Ahuwhenua Trophy entries sought
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