"When you’re younger, you think you’re not good enough. You don’t want to admit you don’t know the answers, so you do what you think would work, instead of asking the correct way to do things. You give anything a go to show you can do the job, but you cut corners, do it the best way you can… climb on chairs instead of getting a ladder to save time, sit in unergonomic positions to get your work on computer done quickly, lift things without bending your knees and engaging your core. You believe you won’t hurt yourself doing work inside, and you think danger only lurks in the outdoors. RSI is common from everyday jobs done incorrectly for years on end. I’m lucky I didn’t get injured, but not everyone was so lucky and those people surround me now as I age.” Louise Johnson, Marcollat SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers

Lyle’s advice to his younger self on the importance of health, safety + wellbeing… 1. “I’d reduce my consumption of alcohol to a more moderate, responsible level at times. 2. I’d not take risks caused by being under the influence of alcohol, and 3. I’d surround myself with like-minded, motivated people.” …and in terms of influencing others? “Maybe discuss or share my experiences with others to encourage them to make better decisions around safety, and healthier choices.” Lyle Whitehead, Tintinara SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #Ok2SayNo #MensHealth #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers

“In recent years, Farmsafe Australia has really focused on changing how farmers think about safety. Instead of seeing it as just another box to tick for compliance, we’ve been challenging farmers to see safety as a core value – something that’s deeply connected to the long-term health and success of their farm and the people they care about. By connecting safety to values like caring for their family and friends, sustainability, profitability, community stewardship or long-term legacy, farmers are able to find a personal motivation to make changes and implement safer practices, instead of feeling like it is something being forced on them by others. It's a bit like the golden rule, we learn how to treat others by considering how we would want to feel and be treated ourselves. I'm pretty sure all of us want to be safe and supported in our workplaces, so we need to provide safe and supportive work environments and really build that into our cultures on farm.” Stevi Howdle, FarmSafe Australia #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers @farmsafe_australia

1. Attend the daughter’s netball! Every game! 2. Take a moment during a busy work program to assess the risks. 3. Family holidays are essential. In an instant, children have grown up. Joe Keynes, Primary Producers SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers @livestock_sa @sa_pirsa @safework_sa @farmsafe_australia

“Burnout is real, it's not just a buzz word. It's okay to take some time to stop and recharge in your 20s. You can't pour from an empty cup.” Chloe Dutschke, AgCareer Start #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #aussiefarmers @dutschkec @nationalfarmers @agcareerstart @safework_sa @farmsafe_australia

“As someone who grew up on a few acres in the Barossa we were constantly climbing trees. When I look back on it, some of the trees we climbed were quite dangerous but as little kids we had no fear. I remember one day we were sitting on a tree branch, myself and my mates, and one mate fell off and broke his arm. We couldn’t believe that could happen! My advice is to make sure you consider the risks before undertaking any task where there is risk involved. We aren’t invincible after all and keeping ourselves and those around us safe is paramount.” Brad Perry, Grain Producers SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers @sa_pirsa @farmsafe_australia @safeworksa

“When I was about 4, I got kicked in the face by a horse and lost all my front teeth. My pop used to recall the incident and said he saw me flying backwards in the air and landing flat on my back – he thought I was dead for sure. It was quite the saga, as we were on a neighbour’s station at the time, and they didn’t have an airstrip – so we had to drive to Wilcannia to the RFDS plane. We got two flat tyres along the way, and drove the last bit on the rim of the car. I was in the Broken Hill Hospital for several weeks and had to wear false teeth (top and bottom plates) until my second teeth came through, which they thought would be black due to nerve damage… luckily they weren’t! I guess it was all character building, but I probably would have preferred to lose my first teeth the normal way. I don’t remember the incident… my first memories of it are being in hospital with family visiting me and reading stories to me in my hospital bed. You’re never too young to start observing and respecting livestock behaviour.” Travis Tobin, Livestock SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #FamilyFarms #FamilyFarming #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers #SuccessionPlanning @livestock_sa @meatandlivestockaustralia @sa_pirsa @safeworksa @farmsafe_australia

“I’ve personally driven the use of solar and the eradication of windmills, and therefore the need to work at height’.” Ed Morgan, Operations Manager, Mutooroo Pastoral Company (With thanks to @meatandlivestockaustralia, check out the full article at: https://bit.ly/3WAUurj) #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers @livestock_sa @sa_pirsa @safeworksa @farmsafe_australia @mutooroo

“I lost a good mate at Uni that made me first realise how you could never assume there was a tomorrow. And then throughout a career in education (including my time running Roseworthy) I witnessed many young lives cut short, or impacted by accidents, and the pain it causes individuals, close friends and families. I’ve had several near misses myself on-farm over the years, that have been near misses and not worse because of safety equipment… they cause you to reset every time …and now I have grandchildren who love spending time with me on our farm, it’s even more important that I make it safe for them, and teach them to be safe themselves! You think you’re bullet proof when you’re young and fit, but that can change in an instant. Put health, safety and well-being first – everything else comes second without it!” Simon Maddocks, Primary Producers SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #FamilyFarms #FamilyFarming #FamilyFarmingBusiness #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers #SuccessionPlanning @sa_pirsa @safeworksa @farmsafe_australia

PULL UP A PEW!!! 🪑 A little update from yours truly. 🍿 #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife