Causes and Consequences of Farm Safety Risks for Female Dairy Workers in Estonia

Farm safety in Estonia faces gender-specific risks, with women in dairy farming experiencing 63% of accidents due to physical strain, poor ergonomics, and psychological stress. Causes include limited safety awareness, fatigue, and inadequate supervision. Consequences include musculoskeletal injuries and mental health impacts. The EU-funded SafeHabitus project promotes gender-sensitive training, PPE use, improved supervision, and organisational reforms to strengthen farm safety systems and support social sustainability in agriculture.