Following the 12th fatality in 12 months in the Western Australian agricultural industry, WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh established an Inquiry and appointed an Independent Inquirer.

The Inquiry report into the agricultural industry in Western Australia and WorkSafe’s response has now been released.

• Inquiry into the agricultural industry in Western Australia – Report to the WorkSafe Commissioner
• Inquiry into the agricultural industry in Western Australia – WorkSafe Commissioner's response

WorkSafe plans to work with industry stakeholders, worker representatives and peak bodies to further drive work health and safety improvements in the sector, in line with the recommendations provided in the Inquiry Report.

For information on the inquiry visit Agricultural Industry Inquiry (www.wa.gov.au)

WorkSafe will be hosting booths at this year’s agricultural shows and field days across the State. Do you have a question about work health and safety? Call by and talk to one of our WorkSafe Inspectors.

Wagin Woolorama 

• Date: 8-9 March 2024
• Location: Wagin Showground

Mingenew Midwest Expo

• Date: 7-8 August 2024
• Location: Mingenew

Dowerin Machinery Field Days

• Date: 28-29 August 2024
• Location: Dowerin

A series of podcasts produced for Safe Work Month with a focus on health and safety and include a number of farm safety topics. These podcasts are now available to be either downloaded from your favourite music streaming service or use the links below to listen on this device.

• Safety champion: Safety on a family owned farm
• Succession plan: Using the knowledge and skills of the older generation of farmers to implement safer work practices
• Then and now: Changes to the future in agriculture – How does the new legislation apply to you
• Where are you now: Working alone or in isolation on farms

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