Agricultural and Farm Safety
Agriculture has one of the highest fatality rates of any sector, driven by machinery, livestock and chemicals handled by small teams working alone. This course covers controlling those risks on a working farm.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why agriculture carries such high fatality rates
- 02Tractors, machinery, power take off and overturn protection
- 03Livestock handling and reducing injury
- 04Pesticides: storage, mixing, application and re entry
- 05Grain stores, silos and confined space risk on farms
- 06Lone and remote working, communication and emergency access
- 07Seasonal, casual and young workers and duties owed to them
What you will gain
- Identify the principal hazards on agricultural operations
- Control tractor and machinery risk including overturns
- Handle livestock safely and reduce injury
- Manage pesticide storage, mixing and application
- Protect workers operating alone in remote areas
- Meet duties towards seasonal and casual workers
Who should attend
- Farm managers and supervisors
- Agricultural safety officers
- Farm owners and operators
- Extension and advisory staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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