Safety

Farm safety - children

Children who live on farms are at greater risk of injury and death than their parents or other farm workers.

Farm safety - confined spaces

Any confined space on a farm can be dangerous and the threat may not be apparent until it's too late.

Farm safety - crush injuries

Hand and finger injuries are the most common crush injuries that occur on Victorian farms.

Farm safety - falls

Falls are a common farm hazard, especially for older farmers.

Farm safety - handling agrichemicals

To reduce risks on the farm, use hazardous chemicals according to manufacturer guidelines or replace them with less dangerous options.

Farm safety - handling animals

Any animal-handling practices can increase the risk of injury to farmers, farm workers and the animal.

Farm safety - machinery

Poorly used or faulty machinery is a major cause of death and injury on farms.

Farm safety - manual handling

Farm workers often experience muscle and ligament strain, but good manual handling techniques and safe work habits can prevent most injuries.

Farm safety - quad bikes

Most injuries and deaths involving quad bikes (all-terrain vehicles) are caused by the bike rolling over the rider.

Farm safety - risks and hazards

Farms can be dangerous places for workers and family members, but the risks can be reduced.

Farm safety - sheep and shearing

Handling sheep can cause manual injuries and badly designed shearing sheds can present a range of hazards.