Non-intentional Farm-Related Incidents in Australia 2021
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Safety Promotion – a tale of lost opportunities
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Published: 1 Jul 2003
Author(s): Aoun, Samar, Dr, Jennings, Ms Anne
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Despite significant statistics on fatality and injury rates, there is a low rate of adoption of farm safety
practices, and farm safety remains a low priority for most farmers. Previous reports have highlighted the
need for studies that more directly investigate measures that increase the proportion of farmers who take
advantage of programs such as Managing Farm Safety. It is in this context that a safety promotion
initiative has been proposed in the South West of Western Australia (2001-2002), with the objectives:
• To raise the awareness of the agricultural community of farm safety issues, through conducting a
brief community educational program, delivered by Farmsafe WA;
• To assess the risk profiles and specific hazards; and
• To recommend effective training and support strategies that increase the proportion of farmers who
take advantage of education programs such as Managing Farm Safety.