﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Discussion Forums / GENERAL ITEMS / Rural &amp; Machinery  / Farm Machinery and Safety Issues / Latest Posts</title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.3</generator><description>Discussion Forums</description><link>/</link><webMaster>TPModerator@tradingpost.com.au</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:31:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>Farm Machinery and Safety Issues</title><link>/Topic1195-12-1.aspx</link><description>Farms make up only 10 per cent of Victorian workplaces, but they account for at least 25 per cent of all work related deaths. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A major cause of death and injury on farms is machinery. Tractors alone cause around 11 per cent of workplace deaths in Victoria. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Accidents can be prevented by keeping the tractor in good repair, fitting safety equipment (such as guards, safe access platforms and roll-over protection) and by operating the tractor safely at all times.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Be careful - and take the necessary steps to protect others and keep the workplace safe. If you own or work on a farm, there are many potential dangers.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:01:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>titanium40</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>