Losing time and productivity due to an injury can be frustrating, especially during busy times such as pruning and harvesting. There are so many risks to both horticulture staff and those coming on to the property, we need to consider what safety approaches to take so everyone goes home safe at the end of each day.
Check out the latest statistics from ACC for horticulture farms:
4,295
# of injuries (2024)
24
Average days off work (2024)
901
Spine/back injuries (2024)
1,109
Injuries caused by lifting, carrying and strain (2024)
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