Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) remains a key focus area within the agricultural sector, reflecting the industry’s commitment to creating safe, healthy, and productive working environments. Insights gathered through SIZA Social audits have provided valuable opportunities for farms to strengthen their health and safety systems, enhance worker well-being, and reinforce responsible business practices. The majority… Continue reading Strengthening Occupational Health and Safety on Farms
Completing a SIZA audit is more than just ticking a box — it’s a way of doing business and a visible commitment to sustainable and responsible practices. For many farms and packhouses, this achievement reflects the collective effort of an entire team dedicated to ethical labour practices and environmental stewardship. Naturally, some businesses wish to… Continue reading Proud to have a SIZA Audit completion Letter: Guideline for Using the SIZA Logo Responsibly
It’s crucial to ensure your contact information on the SIZA platform is accurate and current to keep you fully informed and updated on important developments. Audits are costly and have become increasingly important over the last few years. Therefore, it is important to gain as much knowledge about this expense in your business as possible because, without proof of compliance, you cannot access a variety of markets to sell your products. Having the right contacts listed allows us to deliver timely, relevant communication to the right person in your business.
Why did my audit risk rating change from Platinum to Gold? As part of the Terms & Conditions of SIZA, when registering with the programme, a producer must drive continuous improvement and implement the required practices within their business. The aim is to get fewer findings and a higher rating during the next audit cycle.… Continue reading Frequently asked Questions for Social and Environmental Compliance