The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making Our Farms Safer (MOFS) team has released a series of educational standard safe operating procedure videos that aim to support farmers in correctly carrying out some of the most high-risk tasks leading to incidents…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making our Farms Safer Project (MOFS) is aiming to boost public awareness and highlight the on-farm risks for children through a new safety campaign. VFF President Emma Germano said the launch of the ‘Making Our…
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma today announced, “It is my great pleasure to welcome the website launch to complement the Making Our Farms Safer project.” “Keeping ourselves, our family members, and employees safe on our farms is of the…
Victorian agricultural communities will be supported with lifesaving quad bike operator protection devices (OPDs) thanks to the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Making Our Farms Safer (MOFS) project. VFF President Emma Germano today announced that 23 sets of OPDs and helmets…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says WorkSafe is prioritising compliance over safety by not providing adequate and fit-for-purpose telehander training for farmers after the proposed reforms were shelved. VFF President Emma Germano says after nearly three (3) years of patiently…
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making Our Farms Safer (VFF MOFS) is givingaway 20 sets of quad bike operator protection devices and helmets to supportVictorian farmers. This giveaway is open to all Victorian farmers and is valued at$900 each. To apply:…
Victorian agricultural communities will be supported with lifesaving defibrillators thanks to the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and St John Ambulance. VFF President Emma Germano today announced that seven St John defibrillators will be delivered for use in remote communities across…
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making Our Farms Safer (VFF MOFS) team have partnered with St John Ambulance Victoria to give away seven automated external defibrillator (AED) to support Victorian farming communities. This give away is open to all Victorian farming communities. To…
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making Our Farms Safer (VFF MOFS) team is encouraging locals around Horsham and Charlton to attend farm safety briefings to learn about workplace safety later this month. The farm safety briefings will provide an overview of…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) supports the launch of WorkSafe Victoria’s advertising campaign, ‘It’s never you, until it is’. The powerful advertisements are intended to influence the mindsets of the farming community. VFF CEO Jane Lovell said, “Although graphic and…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce an expansion in its workplace health and safety services as the recipient of the $3 million dollar ‘Making our Farms Safer’ grant from the Victorian Government. The initiative aims to improve…
There’s just over one week left for Victorian farmers to claim a $1,200 rebate for two quad bike operator protection devices (OPDs) or a safer alternative farm vehicle before the Quad Bike Safety Rebate Scheme closes on 30 June 2020.…
