Farm safety - sheep and shearing

Handling sheep can cause a variety of manual injuries, ranging from strains and sprains through to broken bones. Badly designed shearing sheds and yards can be dangerous. Make your farm a safe working environment by identifying potential hazards and modifying the layout, equipment and safety practices of your operation. This will ensure that workers are less likely to injure themselves and your sheep.

Inexperienced or unfit workers are more likely to injure themselves, so it is important to train your staff thoroughly and encourage them to maintain their fitness by exercising and eating well.