A Story You’ll Want to Hear (Before It’s Too Late)
If you’re a small farmer, a farrier, a vet, or run any hands-on agricultural business, you’re probably thinking:
“Workplace safety? That’s for big corporations, not for me.” “Been doing this for years—never had a problem.” “Bit of common sense is all you need, right?”
That’s what Jack thought too.
Jack runs a small farrier business. Two employees including himself, some good gear, and a no-nonsense attitude. He figured safety checks, training sessions, and paperwork were all a waste of time.
Until one day, one of his guys, Ryan, was shoeing a restless horse when things went south.
The horse spooked and lashed out, landing a powerful kick right into Ryan’s leg. The impact shattered his tibia, sending him straight to the hospital. Months off work, medical bills, and an expensive legal headache followed.
Jack wasn’t a bad boss. He wasn’t reckless. He just never thought something like this would happen to him.
But here’s the truth: when something goes wrong, it’s not just “bad luck”—it’s bad planning.
The Reality Check: Could This Happen to You?
In June 2021, a farmhand working at a vineyard near Orange was crushed when his quad bike rolled during a backburn. His boss, Integrated Agricultural Developments Pty Ltd, was slapped with a $195,000 fine plus legal costs.
Not because they meant to hurt anyone. Just because they didn’t put proper safety measures in place.
Now imagine this was your business. Could you afford a fine like that? Would you know what to do if one of your workers (or you) ended up in hospital?
The ‘She’ll Be Right’ Myth
Here’s the problem: small ag businesses think they’re too small for safety rules to matter.
🚜 “I’ve been doing this for 30 years—never had a problem.”
🚜 “I can’t afford to waste time on paperwork and training.”
🚜 “My team knows what they’re doing—we look out for each other.”
But safety isn’t about how long you’ve been doing something—it’s about what happens when something goes wrong. And when it does, a simple first-aid kit won’t fix it.
Jack’s Reality Check: Safeguarding His Family, Business & Team
After Ryan’s accident, Jack had two choices:
🔴 Do nothing and hope it never happens again (the “fingers-crossed” approach).
🟢 Get some help and make a few simple changes to keep his workers, himself, and his family business protected.
He chose the second option. He called Safe Industries Australia and got an easy, no-BS safety plan that actually made sense for a small business like his.
● No massive time commitment.
● No ridiculous red tape.
● Pricing that doesn’t break the bank
● Just practical solutions that made sure his business was covered.
Since then, zero injuries, lower insurance costs, and a team that actually feels safer at work.
What’s the Cost of Doing Nothing?
⚠ A serious injury = weeks off work + lost income
⚠ A lawsuit or fine = thousands in legal fees
⚠ A preventable death = a lifetime of regret
Is that really worth the risk?
The good news? It’s easier than you think to put a plan in place.
We’re not here to give you paperwork with more steps than a sheepdog at mustering time. We’re here to help you keep your business safe, legal, and running smoothly.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
If you’re reading this, it’s not too late to get your act together before something goes wrong.
🔹 No stress, no BS—just real safety solutions that fit your business.
🔹 Simple changes that protect your workers and your wallet.
🔹 A team that actually cares about keeping small ag businesses safe.
👉 Get started today at Safe Industries Australia
