machinery – hazards include tractors without roll-over protection structures (ROPS), power take-off (PTO) shafts, chainsaws, augers, motorbikes and machinery with unguarded moving parts.heights – falls from ladders, rooftops, silos and windmills are a major cause of injury.

electricity – dangers include faulty switches, cords, machinery or overhead power lines.confined spaces – such as silos, water tanks, milk vats and manure pits may contain unsafe atmospheres, which can cause poisoning or suffocation.chemicals – pesticides and herbicides can cause injuries such as burns, respiratory illness or poisoning.animals – injuries inflicted by animals can include bites, kicks, crushing, ramming, trampling, and transmission of certain infectious diseases such as giardia, salmonella, ringworm and leptospirosis.Common hazardsĮvery farm is different, but hazards common to most farms include: Accidents can be prevented through better farmer and worker education, making sure equipment is well maintained and has adequate safety features, having safety procedures in place, and training every worker and family member about potential dangers.

You can reduce the risk of farm injuries and illness at your farm by evaluating the risks and minimising them. Males are more likely to be injured than females. Children under 15 years and adults over 65 years are more likely than others to be injured or killed on farms. Only one in 10 workplaces are farms, yet they account for one quarter of all work-related deaths. Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia.

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