Forklifts are a common sight on many Victorian farms, used for a range of tasks from loading produce to moving heavy equipment. However forklifts are also the cause of many on-farm accidents, read more about recommended safety procedures around forks.

Meet James Diamond, another fantastic member of the MHHSC, and CEO of AirAgri.

Meet Jane Fitzgibbon, a valuable member of our MHHSC, who has shared her story with us, as well as her motivation for joining the committee.

The Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making our Farms Safer project (VFF MOFS) will continue to run until 2025 after receiving a $600,000 grant from the Victorian Government.

The Making Our Farms Safer team, and the Victorian Farmers Federation, are excited to announce the launch of our new farm safety handbook ‘Stay Farming Longer and Safer: a practical guide for older farmers and their families’.

Older workers in the 60+ age group, made up 41.8% of the fatalities in the Victorian agriculture sector in 2022.

“It’s so important that we disrupt the ‘it’ll be right’ mentality when it comes to farm safety.  We know complacency kills, and it’s through resources such as this handbook that we shift the dial” says VFF vice president and Chair of the Making our Farmers Safer Committee, Danyel Cucinotta.

If you would like to read the VFF media release, please click the button below.

If you would like to download the handbook, please visit our campaign page.