WFI Workers Compensation claims data aligns with this, showing the peak of accidents within grain growing sectors occur during harvesting season, with injuries increasing 43% on average from October to December compared to prior months.
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As one of Australia's leading rural insurers, WFI's authorised representatives live and work in the rural and regional communities they serve, seeing firsthand the life changing injuries that happen on farms.
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Mr Gallagher said, "Lives can change in a second. Simple safety actions such as wearing helmets, fastening seatbelts and taking regular breaks to manage fatigue will help keep our farming communities safe."
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Recognising the growing risks and pressures farming communities are experiencing, WFI recently established a 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support program for its farming clients through Sonder - a people risk intelligence and prevention platform.
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"Safety on farms extends beyond the more obvious machinery risks and daily work hazards, and it's important farmers and their families know they are well supported," said Mr Gallagher.
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The app based program and support line provides wellbeing guidance, counselling and psychology support. WFI will be advising its clients on how to access the support service over coming weeks.
