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Shearing

All rural workers who do heavy physical work should maintain a high level of physical fitness, a well balanced diet and high fluid intake to guard against injury and heat stress.

The Workplace Health and Safety shearing industry guide provides information about health and safety requirements for the shearing industry.

More information about health and safety in shearing is available from Victorian WorkCover.

Last updated 21 August 2008

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