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Alcohol and Farm Workplace Project
Published 2010-09-03Provides 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 populationsOpen AccessReport, Technical -
crush protection - raising the bar
Published 2012-05-12This opinion piece provides a summary of recent events involving moves to improve the safety of quad bikes and the manufacturers' attmepts to counter progressOpen AccessWorking Paper -
The economic cost of farm-related fatalities and the perceptions and management of health and safety on Australiam farms
Published 2010-01-01Farm-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 ...Open AccessThesis -
Farm Injury Related Deaths in Australia 2003-2006
Published 2011-01-01Background 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 ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
Farm related injuries mid year 2012 report
Published 2012-07-01This report provides a summary of farm deaths and injuries for the period Jan 1- June 30, 2012Open AccessReport, Technical -
Farm Related Injuries Reported in the Australian Print Media 2011
Published 2012-01-31This report provides a summary of the fatal and non-fatal injuries reported in the Australian media throughout 2011Open AccessOther -
Farm related injuries reported in the Australian print media 2012
Published 2013-02-04This report documents the non-intentional farm deaths and injuries that were identified in the Australian print media in 2012.Open AccessReport, Technical -
Farm Related Injury Reported in the Australian Print Media 2010
Published 2011-04-01This report reviews the data identified in the Australian print media throughout 2010, where an on-farm injury death or injury has occured.Open AccessReport, Technical -
Farm worker safety induction - a practical guide for employers. Employer guideline.
Published 2009-06-01Outlines 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 ...Open AccessOther -
Farm worker safety induction - a practical guide for employers. Worker discussion guide.
Published 2009-06-01Explains 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 ...Open AccessOther -
Farm Worker Safety Induction Employer Guide
Published 2010-08-24Guide to assist employers with providing safety induction for farm workersOpen AccessOther -
Final report: pre-start farm safety induction program for entry level workers
Published 2010-06-24Outlines 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. ...Open AccessOther -
From research to safe practice on farms - the impact of research by the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety on policy and practice
Published 2011-01-01Data 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 ...Open AccessReport, Technical -
Pre‐start Farm Safety Induction Program for Entry Level Workers
Published 2010-08-11This 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.Open AccessOther -
Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries - Australia 2010: Media Monitors Report
Published 2011-02-23This 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 ...Open AccessOther -
Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries Australia 2011 Media Monitors Report
Published 2012-03-01This report provides a summary of uad bike related deaths and serious injuries reported in the media throughout 2011Open AccessOther -
Quad Bike Related Deaths and Injuries Australia 2012 Media Monitors Report
Published 2013-01-15This report outlines the fatal and non-fatal quad bike cases reported in the Australian print media for 2012Open AccessReport, Technical