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Farmsafe Australia has launched its "In Safe Hands" campaign for National Farm Safety week. Credit: Farmsafe Australia.

Farmsafe launches "In Safe Hands" campaign

Farmsafe launches National Farm Safety Week campaign and 2024 Safer Farms Report.

15 July 2024

WorkSafe is urging farmers to be aware of the risks when using grain handling equipment like self-propelled augers and telehandlers. Credit: Mark Saunders.

Farm death prompts safety warning

WorkSafe has issued a safety reminder on plant equipment following the death of a Victorian farmer.

11 July 2024

The Blue Tree Project is touring through regional WA over the next few weeks. Photo courtesy of the Blue Tree Project.

Blue Tree Project tours regional WA

The Blue Tree Project is hosting events throughout regional WA.

21 June 2024

Farmers should be putting measures in place to protect older workers, including themselves. Credit: Jenna Santos

Importance of protecting agriculture's aging workforce

Farmers should be putting safety measures in place to protect older workers.

17 June 2024

WA has recorded its lowest regional road death toll in a decade. Picture Mark Saunders.

Regional road deaths drop in WA

WA regional road death statistics have buckled recent trends.

05 January 2024

Cover up: A hat with a generous brim and protection for the neck is a great idea for extra protection from the sun. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Skin cancer is still a major concern for Aussie workers

Farmers are at high risk of developing potentially deadly skin cancers.

20 November 2023

Hear no evil: There are plenty of sources of noise on the farm capable of damaging our hearing. Aside from machinery, power tools such as impact wrenches and grinders can generate significant sound pressure levels which can damage hearing with prolonged use. Credit: Ben White.

WORKSHOP: Hearing protection

Kondinin researcher, Josh Giumelli, discusses hearing protection.

15 November 2023

Heat is on: With a hot and dry summer on the cards, take some extra time to consider safety this harvest. Photo: Mark Saunders.

Make safety a priority this harvest

From the editor: Mark Saunders

03 November 2023

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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