Despite major effort fatalities are on increase
But since then a high rate of fatalities has continued. Despite a huge effort by all concerned with farm safety the situation seems to be getting worse with a record 21 deaths up to end of August this year. This represents more than 40% of all work place accidents despite farming being only a small percentage of the work place.
Farmers’ health and safety is a serious matter; it can be the most important factor affecting the lives of families. In recent years the subject is rightly getting huge coverage in TV, radio and the press as well as safety courses and lectures. But unfortunately it’s not reducing farm fatalities.
