P.O.Box 433
Nedlands
Western Australia 6909
10 Stirling Highway
Nedlands
Western Australia 6009
May 2011 Farmer's Health
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In this broadcast Dr Olga Ward and Gerry Gannon visit Narembeen in the Wheatbelt to discuss Farmers Health with local GP Dr Peter Lines and young farmer and medical student Henry Maddock.
Crop-dusting specialist Gerard Repacholi discusses some nasty chemicals that farmers may come into contact with and how to protect against exposure.
Wheatbelt farmer Peter Hall takes us around his farms highlighting some of the situations and equipment on any farm with a potential for causing serious accidents and injuries.
The Chairman of Farmsafe WA John McDougall will discuss options for further education and support for rural GPs and their clients regarding health and safety on the land.
The aim of this Rural Doctors Broadcast is to provide general practitioners with information on:
- important health and safety issues related to farming
- common farm chemicals: exposure prevention and treatment
- accessing further education and support for rural GPs and their clients
This broadcast has been allocated two CPD points by The RACGP and one CPD point by ACRRM. CPD points are not guaranteed and are subject to review by both agencies.
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