Quad bikes are a major cause of death and serious injury on farms each year in Australia. Most quad bike related incidents are associated with rollovers. The risk of a rollover is increased if the quad bike is crossing a slope, towing an attachment, travelling over rocky or uneven ground, or carrying a heavy or […]
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Farms are not only workplaces, but in very many cases they are also homes. Homes where children are born and raised. Farms, in comparison to your average suburban residence, contain a range of additional hazards and risks, particularly to young people. Data published by Farmsafe Australia (Safer Farms 2022 – Agricultural Injury and Fatality Trend […]
Earlier this year, the Australian Journal of Rural Health published findings from research conducted into farm deaths across Australia from 2001-2020. We already know from previous research that agriculture is a high-risk industry and that older farmers are known to be at increased risk of fatal injury. We also know that farm vehicles and machinery […]