Working in horticulture is characterised by hard work with long days to match.

It’s not uncommon for workers to put in 12-plus hour days, seven days a week in peak harvest times.

While the extra pay at the end of the week is tempting, the risk of fatigue is extremely high.

Click here to read about the Growcom’s Fair Farms Initiative discussing worker fatigue, how it can affect employees when performing everyday tasks, and how employers can mitigate the risks that are associated with fatigue.

More information regarding work fatigue can be found at the Safe Work Australia website.