| Document ID (ISN) | 110004 |
| CIS number |
09-846 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
2008 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Fragar L., Pollock K., Morton C. |
| Title |
The changing profile of Australian farm injury deaths |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2008, Vol.24, No.5, p.425-433. 9 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article discusses statistical trends in injury deaths in the Australian agricultural sector between a recent study for the years 2001-2004 and earlier studies. Compared to a study for the years 1982-1984, the recent study shows a 46% reduction overall in tractor-related deaths and a 74% reduction in the number of deaths associated with tractor rollovers. However, all-terrain vehicle deaths have increased strongly from four deaths in 1989-1992 to 51 deaths in the recent study period. Drowning deaths of children under five years old on farms have significantly declined, but remain a significant cause of toddler deaths on farms across Australia. Other findings are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; Australia; causes of accidents; agriculture; fatalities |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
older workers; children; statistical trends; sex-linked differences; tractors; overturning; age-linked differences; agricultural equipment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Older workers
Agriculture
|
