Written by: Jamima Jamieson
We are currently in the middle of shearing on the family farm, and it is somewhat different from last year.
Following on from the developments of COVID-19, my brother and I have returned home from University. “Great” we thought, “we will be home just in time for shearing.” However, for the first time since we were toddlers, we were not allowed in the shed, not even to help pen up or press wool.
For the health and well-being of our employees we have made some big changes in the way our shed operates. Thanks to information sourced from AWI and WoolProducers Australia, these changes aim to reduce the risks associated with the ongoing pandemic.
Maintain a physical distance: 1.5m at all time
Hygiene - Don’t share!
For Wool growers
Farmers must be planning for the future:
Employers and employees all have a legal responsibility to help provide a safe workplace, there's also the moral responsibility to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 to help save lives. If you are working on-farm or in the shearing shed and you feel unwell, make sure to isolate as soon as possible and only then notify the relevant people - contractor, wool grower, etc.
Below there are a few really useful links on COVID-19 and news in wool, otherwise, stay safe and wash your hands!
Jamima Jamieson
Farmer Communications (Livestock Farm Management Software, Mobble)
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