Lithuanian Farm Safety: Health Risks and Training Needs

Farm safety in Lithuania faces challenges from improper machinery maintenance, unsafe animal handling, and musculoskeletal disorders linked to 90% of occupational diseases. Risks increase during summer due to inadequate training and unsafe practices like removing protective devices. Solutions require collaboration among farmers, institutions, and state bodies to improve training, safety protocols, and awareness, especially for self-employed workers. Data from the 2020 Agricultural Census, accident investigations, and population statistics inform recommendations for safer farm management and integrated safety metrics.