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Farm related injuries reported in the Australian print media 2012

2013-02-04T15:52:38Z

Title: Farm related injuries reported in the Australian print media 2012 Authors: Herde, Emily; Lower, Tony Abstract: This report documents the non-intentional farm deaths and injuries that were identified in the Australian print media in 2012.

Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries Australia 2012 Media Monitors Report

2013-01-15T15:52:47Z

Title: Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries Australia 2012 Media Monitors Report Authors: Herde, Emily; Lower, Tony Abstract: This report outlines the fatal and non-fatal quad bike cases reported in the Australian print media for 2012

Farm related injuries mid year 2012 report

2012-07-30T16:52:37Z

Title: Farm related injuries mid year 2012 report Authors: Herde, E; Lower, T Abstract: This report provides a summary of farm deaths and injuries for the period Jan 1- June 30, 2012

crush protection - raising the bar

2012-05-20T16:52:35Z

Title: crush protection - raising the bar Authors: Lower, T Abstract: This opinion piece provides a summary of recent events involving moves to improve the safety of quad bikes and the manufacturers' attmepts to counter progress

Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries Australia 2011 Media Monitors Report

2012-05-20T16:52:33Z

Title: Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries Australia 2011 Media Monitors Report Authors: Herde, E; Lower, T Abstract: This report provides a summary of uad bike related deaths and serious injuries reported in the media throughout 2011

Farm Related Injuries Reported in the Australian Print Media 2011

2012-05-01T17:15:19Z

Title: Farm Related Injuries Reported in the Australian Print Media 2011 Authors: Herde, Emily; Lower, Tony Abstract: This report provides a summary of the fatal and non-fatal injuries reported in the Australian media throughout 2011

Farm Related Injury Reported in the Australian Print Media 2010

2012-05-01T17:15:19Z

Title: Farm Related Injury Reported in the Australian Print Media 2010 Authors: Herde, Emily; Lower, Tony Abstract: This report reviews the data identified in the Australian print media throughout 2010, where an on-farm injury death or injury has occured.

Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries - Australia 2010: Media Monitors Report

2012-05-01T17:15:15Z

Title: Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries - Australia 2010: Media Monitors Report Authors: Herde, E; Lower, T Abstract: This brief report looking at media coverage of quad bike related deaths and injuries in Australia throughout 2010 indicates that there were at least nine deaths and 43 serious injuries. This is almost certainly an underestimate as not all incidents are reported in the media. Rollover events were responsible for 50% of the deaths and 36% of serious injuries.

The economic cost of farm-related fatalities and the perceptions and management of health and safety on Australiam farms

2012-05-01T17:15:24Z

Title: The economic cost of farm-related fatalities and the perceptions and management of health and safety on Australiam farms Authors: Pollock, Kirrily Suzanne Abstract: Farm-related fatalities are a significant problem in Australian agriculture. Over the period 2001–04, there were 404 fatalities that occurred as a direct consequence of visiting, residing or working on a farm. This research is comprised of two separate, but related components; the economic cost of farm-related fatalities and the farm health and safety study; a qualitative study into farmer perceptions and behaviour relating to farm safety. This study employed a human capital approach to establish the economic costs of farmrelated fatalities to the Australian economy. Fatalities were selected for analysis as they are the most reliable, accurate and comprehensive form of farm injury data available. A study was conducted on 335 farm enterprises to examine farmer perceptions and estimates of performance relating to the culture of safety and their systems and procedures to manage health and safety and major hazards on their farms. Finally, the changes farmers were making to health and safety on their farms, the motivating drivers for those changes, and what they perceived to be the risks and hazards on their farms were also assessed. Modelling of direct and indirect costs associated with farm-related fatalities estimated that the 404 traumatic deaths over the period 2001–04 cost the Australian economy $650.6 million, in 2008 dollars. This equates to 2.7 per cent of the 2008 farm gross domestic product (GDP) due to potentially preventable farm accidents and injuries. The top five agents causing death (tractors, ATVs, drownings, utilities and 2 wheel motorcycles) accounted for exactly half of the fatalities, and 46.7 per cent ($303.5 million) of the economic cost. Significant differences in gender, age and industry were revealed in attitudes and perceptions of farm safety and the management of health and safety and major hazards. Farm enterprises also provided a considerable level of detail on the changes and improvement they had made to farm safety, the reasons and motivations behind those changes, as well as details on what they perceived as the key risks and hazards on their farms. The outcomes of this research have questioned some of the preconceived ideas relating to farmers’ perceptions, attitudes and practices in relation to farm safety and have also identified potential new approaches and target populations for increasing adoption and implementation of farm safety recommendations. The challenge is for farm safety researchers, Farmsafe Australia, work safety authorities, industry and farmer groups and health practitioners to encourage further investment and resources into farm health and safety research, which will enable them to capitalise on these findings and re-evaluate farm safety strategies and initiatives to reduce the level of risk on Australian farms and therefore, the incidence of fatal and non-fatal injury and the cost of to the Australian economy. Description: Doctor of Philosophy(PhD)

From research to safe practice on farms - the impact of research by the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety on policy and practice

2012-05-01T17:15:19Z

Title: From research to safe practice on farms - the impact of research by the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety on policy and practice Authors: Lower, T; Fragar, L Abstract: Data compiled by the National Farm Injury Data Centre indicates a significant reduction in the number of farm deaths in the past 20 years. In the 1989-92 period there was an average of 146 deaths per year, while in the most recent period for which national data is available 2003-06, this has reduced to 82 deaths per year. In raw numbers, this represents a reduction of 44% over this period. Additionally, if measured in terms of deaths per 10,000 farms or per 100,000 employees over the same periods, there has been a 35% and 54% drop in respective death rates. The Centre with its active research program has been the key driver in national initiatives to reduce death rates in the agricultural population. This document summarizes the nature of the action research that has been undertaken by the Centre and how these results have been applied to enhance the health and safety of agricultural industries in Australia.

Farm Injury Related Deaths in Australia 2003-2006

2012-05-01T17:15:19Z

Title: Farm Injury Related Deaths in Australia 2003-2006 Authors: Herde, E; Lower, T Abstract: Background Agriculture remains a significant industry in Australia, however the potential for death and serious injury for those working, living or visiting farms is known to be high. Method This report draws on the available data from the National Coroners Information System for the period 2003-06. All closed coronial cases that have involved a non-intentional farm injury death are included in the assessment. Results There were a total of 326 non-intentional injury deaths on Australian farms from 2003-06. Major findings were: • Continued reduction in the overall number of deaths (mean 82 per year) • Continued reduction in the rates of death for farms (5.9 per 10,000 agricultural establishments) • Continued reduction in the rates of death for individuals working in agriculture (10.9 deaths per 100,000) • There was an even distribution between work related and non-work related deaths • Males accounted for 87% of all deaths • Tractors, quad bikes and farm utilities continue to be the leading cause of adult (> 15 years) deaths • Those older than 55 years accounted for 40% of all deaths • Children (< 15 years) accounted for 17% (n=55) of all deaths, with those under 5 years being involved in more than half the cases • Farm dams and other water bodies (n=25) continue to be the single largest cause of child (< 15 years) deaths • For children (<15 years), riding or being a passenger on a quad bike (n=7) is the second leading agent of injury death • Overall, 34% (n=19) of all child fatalities involved farm visitors. Conclusions Although further cases for the years 2005 and 2006 will be added to this data once the coroner has closed these cases, this is not expected to add dramatically to the case numbers. Hence, even with these additional cases, the steady improvements in industry performance in reducing death rates will be evident. This review has identified common agents of non-intentional injury death for both adults and children. Significantly, for all of these agents there are already well known and highly effective solutions that can be used to further reduce the burden of non-intentional injury. To continue and fast-track improvement in agriculture’s performance, there is a need to improve the adoption of health and safety systems and the evidence-based solutions that already exist. Future interventions should target these priority areas to allow for further significant reductions in farm related deaths. Description: Information from the National Coroners Information System has been used by the Centre to review the most recently available non-intentional farm injury deaths data for Australia. Between 2003-06 there were 326 non-intentional farm injury deaths, an average of 82 cases per year. For adults the leading agents of death were tractors (n=57), quad bikes (n=23) and farm utilities (n=23). Children (< 15 years) are involved in 17% of all cases, with dams (n=13) / other water bodies (n=12) and quad bikes (n=7), remaining the most common agents. The number and rates of fatalities in agriculture has continued to decline over the past 20 years, from an average of 146 per year in 1989-92, to 82 per year in the current study period. This suggests good progress is being made to improve the health and safety record of the agricultural sector. However, the data also clearly reflect that there are several common agents of non-intentional farm injury fatalities (tractors, quad bikes, dams/water bodies and farm utilities), all of which have well defined solutions available to prevent death and serious injury. Future interventions targeting these priority areas and solutions are needed to allow for on-going significant reductions in farm related deaths.

Alcohol and Farm Workplace Project

2012-05-01T17:15:18Z

Title: Alcohol and Farm Workplace Project Authors: Fragar, L; Eather, J; Depczynski, J; Lower, T Abstract: Provides a review of literature in relation to the impact of alcohol on farm injury in an Australian setting. Outlines current data within NSW comparing alcohol use between farm and non-farm populations

Farm Worker Safety Induction Employer Guide

2011-07-23T20:02:40Z

Title: Farm Worker Safety Induction Employer Guide Authors: Temperley, J; Fragar, L Abstract: Guide to assist employers with providing safety induction for farm workers

Pre‐start Farm Safety Induction Program for Entry Level Workers

2011-07-23T20:02:39Z

Title: Pre‐start Farm Safety Induction Program for Entry Level Workers Authors: Temperley, John Abstract: This project report details the steps taken to develop and test a range of resources to assist with safety induction for new and inexperienced workers in the farm and agriculture sectors.

Farm worker safety induction - a practical guide for employers. Worker discussion guide.

2012-05-01T17:15:17Z

Title: Farm worker safety induction - a practical guide for employers. Worker discussion guide. Authors: Temperley, John B; Fragar, Lyn J Abstract: Explains the importance of farm safety. Outlines what employers and workers are expected to do in terms of farm safety. Provides a practical list of areas that workers need to pay attention to in order to maintain safety on the farm. Description: Worker discussion guide

Farm worker safety induction - a practical guide for employers. Employer guideline.

2012-05-01T17:15:17Z

Title: Farm worker safety induction - a practical guide for employers. Employer guideline. Authors: Temperley, John B; Fragar, Lyn J Abstract: Outlines what a farm safety induction is and why it is important. Suggests the best way to carry out an induction. Explains how the induction assists with legal compliance and provides a summary of responsibilities for various individuals working on the farm. Some basic injury statistics are also included. Description: Employer guideline

Final report: pre-start farm safety induction program for entry level workers

2012-05-01T17:15:15Z

Title: Final report: pre-start farm safety induction program for entry level workers Authors: Temperley, John B Abstract: Outlines the Entry Level Farm Safety Program that is part of Work Cover’s Drought Recovery assistance package. The program is designed to facilitate the movement of inexperienced workers into the NSW agriculture industry. Program components, objectives & stages are explained. Details of resources, facilitator's guide and communication plan are provided.