4.1 The Business shall ensure that there are systems in place to detect, assess, avoid and respond to potential threats to the health and safety of workers.

4.2 The Business shall appoint a senior management representative responsible for the health and safety of all personnel, who is also accountable for the implementation of a healthy and safe working environment. This includes overseeing the election of employee health and safety representatives, where required.

4.3 The Business shall work towards the implementation of a practical, integrated health and safety framework that allows for a risk analysis, the implementation of measures to reduce or eliminate those risks, mechanisms for decision-making on and monitoring of the implementation of health and safety measures (and record keeping in this regard).

4.4 The Business shall ensure appropriate working conditions for pregnant women, young workers and workers with other medical restrictions.

4.5 The Business shall ensure the safe storage, application and disposal of pesticides and agrochemicals.

4.6 The Business shall ensure that measures are in place to guarantee that workers and their families residing in close proximity to a site where spraying occurs are not put at risk through exposure to the chemicals and hazardous substances being applied.

4.7 The Business shall ensure that workers are provided with necessary safety equipment and clothing and that steps are taken to prevent injury of persons by farm equipment and heavy machinery.

4.8 The Business shall ensure that visible safety signs are supplied in pictorial format or in all relevant languages.

4.9 The Business shall ensure that all employees performing work on the site, including those working with hazardous substances, have received appropriate training on health and safety.

4.10 The Business shall ensure that measures are in place to provide first aid and other emergency treatment in the event of accidents occurring in the workplace.

4.11 The Business shall ensure that measures are in place to provide first aid and other emergency treatment in the event of accidents occurring in the workplace and that workers compensation documentation (and other accident and illness documentation required by law) are available and utilized in the event of work related accidents and illnesses.

4.12 The Business shall ensure that there are systems in place to manage emergency situations.

4.13 The Business shall ensure access to clean toilet facilities for all employees at the workplace.

4.14 The Business shall ensure that access to clean drinking water is provided to all employees employed at the workplace and at, where applicable, sanitary facilities for food preparation and storage.

4.15 The Business shall ensure the safety and stability of buildings and equipment.

4.16 The Business will not promote or implement any practices that perpetuate a culture of alcohol dependence. Where alcohol dependence or abuse is identified as a problem, employers shall take reasonable steps to address these risks.