Wednesday 5th May 2021

Farm Safety honours close soon. As of Wednesday 5th May 2021, this year marks the first date that WorkSafe Awards have included a category for farming, with agriculture being one of the most dangerous industries to work in.

Over the past three years, 24 people have died in on-farm workplace incidents across Australia. 424 people made workers compensation claims as a result of serious injuries in 2020.

A New Campaign to Shift Farm Safety Attitudes

A compelling new campaign has been launched by WorkSafe to dispel the 'bulletproof' attitudes among agricultural workers and farmers, celebrating those taking a safety-first approach in the industry, said Chief Executive Colin Radford.

"These workplaces continue to be over-represented in both serious injuries and fatalities and this is another way for WorkSafe to engage with the industry as we look to shift attitudes around farm safety," he said.

Award Details and How to Enter

Winners of the inaugural Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety on a Farm award will be announced during WorkSafe's annual Health and Safety Month in October and will receive $2000.

For more information, or to submit an entry, visit the WorkSafe Victoria website.

Today, farm safety remains a critical concern for operators nationwide, and today's initiatives reflect a growing push to reduce preventable harm across rural workplaces. Readers following our ongoing coverage can also check our updates for Wednesday 12th May 2021, Wednesday 19th May 2021, and Wednesday 26th May 2021 for further safety news and industry developments.