Mechanical force-related injuries occur due to direct contact with an inanimate object such as machinery, tools, and sports equipment, or from animate forces such as bites, person-to-person contact, and stings. In 2021-22, contact with objects was the second most common cause of hospitalised injuries in Australia, highlighting the importance of effective prevention strategies.

Gain valuable insight and broaden your knowledge of mechanical force related injuries, risk factors and prevention by hearing from organisations that strive for safety and to prevent injury.

Kidsafe WA will discuss playground-related mechanical force injuries as well as person-to-person contact on the playground.
SafeFarms will explore farm-related mechanical force injuries from machinery to livestock-related injuries.

Join Injury Matters and guest presenters from Kidsafe WA and SafeFarms for the “Direct Impacts: Mechanical Force Related Injuries” webinar, where we will explore:

• What mechanical force related injuries are.
• Mechanical force related injuries in WA.
• A highlight of the different types of mechanical force related injuries in WA.
• Risk factors and prevention strategies for mechanical force related injuries.

Who should attend.

This webinar is for anyone interested in understanding mechanical force related injuries, such as Local Government workers, WA Country Health Service staff, teachers and school staff, farmers, injury prevention officers, and policy officers.

Cost: FREE

Register here