'Changing the way we think': Why farmers need to take health and safety seriously

There's growing awareness of the importance of health and safety among New Zealand farmers, however for some the message isn't getting through.

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel joined Rural Exchange to talk about the issue, and how he approaches safety on his farm at Ngahinapouri in the Waikato.


Watch the video to hear the full interview.

 

This article was created for Worksafe New Zealand. 

Rural Exchange with Hamish McKay and Richard Loe, 6-8am Saturday and Sunday on Magic Talk. 

 

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