Safer Farms 2023 Report: Addressing Farm Safety in Australia

Written By JACKIE GRIEVE

Farmsafe Australia has released the Safer Farms 2023 report. This year saw a return to higher injuries and fatalities, with agriculture again ranking as the most dangerous Australian industry to work in.

• 55 farmers lost their lives on Australian farms in 2022 with tractors accounting for 20% of these fatalities and quad bikes accounting for another 14%

• 64% of fatalities attributed to farm vehicles or mobile farm machinery

• 93% of fatalities were male

The theme this year for Farm Safe week is STAY ON THE SAFE SIDE.

At Merredin Farms safety is our top priority so please remember – THINK SAFE, DO SAFE, BE SAFE

JACKIE GRIEVE
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