First Aid in Agriculture with Joanna Bone

**Making Safety Training Work for Rural and Remote Agriculture** Safety training looks very different when the nearest help may be a long way away. In this episode, Alanna speaks with Joanna Bone about her journey from agriculture and nursing into safety training, and what those experiences have taught her about the realities of keeping people safe in rural and remote workplaces. Jo shares insights into the safety challenges faced by people working in agriculture, including the practical realities of remote work, emergency response and providing first aid when immediate support may not be close by. The conversation also explores safety culture, human factors and why industry-specific training matters. Jo discusses innovative approaches to first aid training in agriculture and the importance of building confidence and competence so people have the skills to respond when something goes wrong. With experience working across Queensland, the Northern Territory and New South Wales, Jo also shares her perspective on what the agricultural sector needs from safety training and where it could go next. **Episode Highlights** - Jo's journey from agriculture and nursing into safety training - Why safety training needs to reflect the realities of the industry it serves - The unique safety challenges of rural and remote workplaces - How distance and isolation can affect emergency response - The role of safety culture and human factors in agricultural workplaces - Why confidence and competence matter when providing first aid in remote environments - Innovative approaches to first aid training for the agricultural sector - What industry insights can tell us about the changing needs of agriculture - The future of safety training and what the agricultural sector actually needs Safety training is only useful if it prepares people for the situations they may actually face. For people working in rural and remote agriculture, that can mean preparing for emergencies where help is not immediately available and where the environment, work and risks are very different from those found in more traditional workplaces. Jo's experience highlights the value of listening to industry and designing training around real needs, rather than simply delivering a standard solution. Because making agriculture safer is not just about providing training. It's about making sure people have the knowledge, confidence and capability to use it when it matters. **Stay connected with Women in Safety** *Website* www.womeninsafety.net Visit the website for upcoming events, programs, and community updates, and subscribe to the newsletter to stay informed throughout the year. *Instagram* www.instagram.com/womeninsafety Follow along for conversations, community highlights, and insights from women across the health and safety profession. *Become an Empowered Member* www.womeninsafety.net/empoweredmembers Explore Empowered Membership to access deeper learning opportunities, exclusive events, and meaningful connection within the Women in Safety community.