Policies are your farm rules. In this step you will build the critical policies that relate to your business.
- Navigate to Documents and Files > Policies in the left hand menu.
- Create Policies.
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- If you already have Policies you can replicate them using the Build New button on the right hand side.
- To build policies, drag elements from the right elements list.
- If you have none, use the Template Library tab at the top.
- Click on the
on the RHS and select Use Template and Customise – this will save the Policy to the Drafts tab. - Edit the Policy.
- When you are happy with the contents, Publish.
- Policies and Procedures require a signature to publish them – create a digital image of your signature by signing a blank piece of paper and scan or photograph then save to your desktop and click Upload Image.
- The following article provides step by step instructions on how to create a policy.
Managing your Policies
- Policies are the overarching rules of your farm.
- Consider your farming operation and identify the important rules for your day-to-day activities.
- Edit the policies to suit your business.
- Start with a Work Health and Safety Policy and then add policies which you identify as important to your operation.
- Remember – more is not always better!
What's Next?
Implementation - Step 10 - Inductions
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