Crush death triggers on-farm traffic alert

WorkSafe New Zealand is urging farmers to consider vehicle movement inside barns and sheds following the death of Louis van Heerden at Turley Farms Limited. The company was fined $247,500 and ordered to pay $201,477 in reparations for failing to have a plan for managing farm traffic indoors. WorkSafe emphasizes the importance of clear separation of vehicles and pedestrians, implementing safety measures such as signage and designated safe areas to prevent accidents on farms.

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