Farm Safety Week promotes no-harm farms


Friday, 13 July, 2018

Farm Safety Week promotes no-harm farms

The latest data shows that the agriculture industry accounts for 2% of the workforce but 21% of worker fatalities.

In order to raise awareness and ensure farm workers are safe, Safe Work Australia will be holding Farm Safety Week from 16–22 July.

Farms present a combination of hazards, including exposure to noise, quad bikes, plant and machinery, working with animals, chemicals, dust, sun exposure, working alone or working remotely.

Data suggests that the agricultural industry accounts for 3% of serious claims for workers compensation.

Throughout Farm Safety Week, Safe Work Australia will be showcasing videos, codes, guides and case studies to help people create a no-harm farm.

Sign up to the mailing list and follow on social media for notifications about the event.

Image credit: ©iStockphoto.com/Rich Seymour

Related News

National Safe Work Month calls for action in its final week

As National Safe Work Month draws to a close for 2026, this week's theme encourages...

National Safe Work Month looks to the future in Week 3

The week three theme of National Safe Work Month encourages workplaces to consider how...

Week 2 of National Safe Work Month broadens focus to long-time health outcomes

Entering its second week, the theme is 'For health: What WHS protects' —...


  • All content Copyright © 2026 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd