The Agsafe Industry Reference Group (IRG) serves as a pivotal forum for representatives from Agsafe member organisations.
Designed to unify the agricultural chemical industry, the IRG promotes the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and innovative solutions to address key safety risk areas. Through collaboration, the IRG aims to enhance safety outcomes, promote cost-effective practices, and drive continuous improvement in industry standards.
The next IRG meeting will be held in Canberra on Tuesday, July 23, 9am to 2pm.
This is your chance to bring any safety concerns or key risk areas relevant to your organisation for discussion and collaborative problem-solving.
Established in May 2018, the IRG was created when it became clear that safety representatives within organisations could significantly benefit from sharing insights and resources with their peers across the industry.
By pooling resources, Agsafe was able to develop and implement standardised training programs, eliminating the redundancy of each company creating their own.
As a national platform, the IRG supports Agsafe to collect and distribute relevant industry information, enabling them to tailor compliance and training activities to better meet the needs of their members.
Emphasising practical and effective safety management practices, the IRG helps instil a strong safety culture within the agricultural chemical industry. Insights gathered from the IRG ensure that the Agsafe Industry Standard and training remain relevant.
There are many reasons to attend the upcoming IRG meeting. Stay informed about the latest developments in the agricultural chemical industry, keeping your organisation ahead of the curve. Raise your concerns, address workplace AgChem challenges, and discuss regulatory requirements for the safe transport, storage, and handling of agricultural chemicals.
Benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of industry peers, enhancing your organisation’s safety practices and operational efficiency.
The IRG meets quarterly, with three online meetings and one in-person session each year, ensuring widespread participation and accessibility.
To participate in the upcoming in-person IRG meeting, head to the Agsafe website and register through their IRG webpage.
Participation is voluntary, and members can choose to attend all or select meetings.
