About
Health & Safety
Putting People First.
Farra's commitment to health and safety goes beyond compliance; it's deeply rooted in our values and our respect for the wellbeing of every person within our organisation. As an engineering and manufacturing company, we recognise the critical importance of safeguarding the health and safety of our employees, contractors, visitors, and the communities in which we operate. Our approach is not just about minimising risks but about fostering a culture where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to prioritise their own safety and the safety of others.
The Farra approach
to safety.
- We provide practical solutions that deliver best industry practice and comply with all legislation.
- We are committed beyond health and safety to total employee wellbeing.
- We offer EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) to all staff and are working towards creating access to other employee benefits.
- Our Health and Safety culture delivers real outcomes, it is not just a compliance exercise.
- We design and manufacture machines in an innovative but safe and considered way, with cross-checks and systems in place to minimise risk while providing the highest quality outcomes. We keep up to date with best practices and industry regulations which inform our decision-making. We have a solid foundation in doing things the right way and this knowledge bank backed by 160+ years of proven experience enables us to challenge conventional approaches yet manufacture safely.
- Our proven history and track record in providing safe outcomes for difficult tasks offer reassurance that you are dealing with a company that takes our and our customer's Health and Safety compliance obligations seriously.
- Employee safety and the safety of people is a priority when considering ANY job. Always.
The Farra Health
& Safety Policy.
The Farra Group is committed to:
- Working together to prevent injury.
- Providing a safe workplace and safe equipment.
- Ensuring that staff are either competent or well-supervised.
- Developing a personal responsibility for Health and Safety.
- Identifying, assessing, controlling and monitoring all hazards and risks.
- Monitoring worker’s health as it relates to their work.
- Complying with all relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice, Standards and Industry Best Practice Guidelines.
- Continual improvement in the management of Health & Safety
Our Managers, in consultation with their staff, are responsible for leading Health and Safety. - Regular reviews of Health and Safety related performance.
- Accurate reporting, recording and investigation of all accidents, near misses and any subsequent investigations.
- Supporting the safe and early return to work of injured employees.
- The health and safety to total employee wellbeing.
- Offering EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) to all staff and are working towards creating access to other employee benefits.
- Our Health and Safety culture delivers real outcomes, it is not just a compliance exercise.
FINALIST IN
WORKPLACE
INJURY PREVENTION 2023
FINALIST IN
WORKPLACE
INJURY PREVENTION 2023
Inductions.
For staff, contractors and visitors who need to enter our workshops at Farra, please complete our contractor induction questionnaire. This provides a brief overview of our expectations and your understanding of the health and safety procedures to be followed while onsite.