About this episode

Kerry Lonergan interviews Felicity Richards about farm safety, recent fatality statistics, and prevention strategies.

In this episode Kerry Lonergan interviews Felicity Richards, Chair of FarmSafe Australia, about recent on‑farm fatality statistics, leading causes (quad bikes, side‑by‑sides and tractors), and common contributing factors such as lack of helmets/seatbelts, speed, and unsafe mounting/dismounting. In the lead up to Farm Safety Week, the conversation covers vulnerable groups (older farmers and young children near water), the role of fatigue and mental health, and prevention strategies including protective gear, operator protection devices, safe procedures and better inductions. Felicity highlights FarmSafe campaigns like “Second Chance” and the new “Set the Standard.” Listeners are urged to share safety stories, use available toolbox resources, and visit farmsafe.org to find Farm Safety Week events and practical tools to protect families and workers. Farm Safety Week takes place from 16 to 25 July 2026 The Weekly Grill is brought to listeners by: Rhinogard and Bovi-Shield MH-One - the One Shot, One Spray, One Time BRD Vaccines by Zoetis. Ceres Tags Gen 6

People in this episode

Host: Kerry Lonergan

Guest: Felicity Richards

Topics covered

• farm safety
• fatalities
• hazards
• prevention strategies
• mental health
• protective gear

Keywords

• farm fatalities
• safety
• quad bikes
• mental health
• protective gear
• Farm Safety Week
• FarmSafe campaigns

Sponsors

Rhinogard, Bovi-Shield MH-One

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FarmSafe Australia

Products: Rhinogard, Bovi-Shield MH-One, BRD Vaccines

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