It’s national farm safety week, highlighting the importance of business and industry working together to increase the wellbeing of Australian farmers through innovation and improved attention to health and safety outcomes.

Mental health issues are important for the farming community with male farm owners and managers committing suicide at around twice the rate of the national average of other males.

You can find further work health and safety information and resources on our website to keep you, your workers and your family safe.

You will find our popular farm safety videos to watch with your kids, information on chemical safety, and can download our comprehensive farmer’s guidebook to work health and safety.

For further advice on farm safety, contact our Help Centre on 1300 365 255 and ask to speak to one of our friendly workplace advisors.