It’s a sobering statistic but farming accounts for one in every five worker deaths in NSW. So it’s no surprise the message of Farm Safety Week, which runs until July 23rd, is being pushed hard to raise awareness of hazards.
Farmsafe Australia, the national advocate for farm safety, is using Farm Safety Week to urge farmers and farm workers to “Stay on the Safe Side” by highlighting the importance of prioritising safety when working around Power Take-Off (PTO) shafts and farm machinery implements.
PTO shafts transfer power from tractors to various implements such as mowers, balers, and augers. PTO-driven equipment is essential in agricultural operations but can pose significant entanglement risks if not handled with caution. By raising awareness and implementing proper safety measures, farmers and farm workers can prevent injuries and fatalities…