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• Rural Codes of Practice

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Orchard operations

Tractors
Using tractors in orchards

Harvesting fruit
Picking and emptying bags, ladders, hydraulic ladders, grading, fruit packing and carton making, safe use of pruning equipment

Elevating work platforms – Operational and maintenance instructions (non-Queensland Government link)
Safe operational and maintenance of elevating work platforms used in connection with commercial fruit growing industries. This publication was developed by WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner. It has been reviewed and endorsed by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. For specific Queensland occupational health and safety requirements, refer to the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995, Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008, Electrical Safety Act 2002 and Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 . Please read this in conjunction with rural fact sheets on elevating work platforms.