TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Agricultural health and safety performance in Australia
JO  - Journal of agromedicine
A1  - Lower, Tony G.
A1  - Fragar, Lyn
A1  - Temperley, John
SP  - 292
EP  - 298
VL  - 16
IS  - 4
N2  - This study aimed to determine the proportion of Australian farming enterprises with systems and processes that meet current regulatory and industry standards for health and safety. Data from 683 farming enterprises were drawn from a nationally stratified random sample representing seven commodity sectors: beef cattle, cotton, dairy, horticulture, grain growing, sheep, and sugar cane. Results indicated low levels of implementation for farm health and safety plans as well as induction for new workers and contractors. Improvements to control major safety hazards are required for farm machinery and implements, farm vehicles, reducing exposure of children to hazards, and the use of helmets when riding quad bikes, motorbikes, and horses. There were considerable variations between commodity sectors. There remains significant scope to enhance the safety of farmers in Australia.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1059-924X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2011.605726
ID  - ref1
ER  -