Welcome
Farms are unique places, as they combine a workplace and a home. Being involved in the family farm is a big part of growing up on the farm. However, children under 15 currently represent 15% of all farm-related fatalities in Australia and this has been consistent for over 20 years, despite efforts to reduce them. This is of concern. This study aims to develop a greater understanding of children's exposure to occupational risk on farms by exploring their contact with farm hazards, risk-taking behaviours and the use of safety measures.
Survey instructions:
- This first survey is to be answered by parents/guardians (you will then be sent a link with the survey for your child to complete).
- This survey is interested in children aged 5 to 14 years. If you have multiple children between the ages of 5 to 14, please answer the questions about your eldest child (within the age range).
- Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.
- You can exit the survey and come back at any time - your answers will be saved.
- You can terminate the survey at any point.
- Your responses are confidential.
- Any identifying details will be removed before analysis and any publication or presentation of results.
- Please find more details of the study in the Plain Language Statement and the Consent Form.
Your participation is greatly appreciated. By completing this survey you are assisting in trying to make our farms safer for children. We hope it might even help spark some farm safety conversations in your household.
If you have any queries, questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact:
Jessie Adams (PhD Candidate)
jessie.adams@wdhs.net
03 5551 8533