Fruit-pickers in South Australia could benefit from
worldwide travel insurance to protect themselves in the event of an accident.
Food Magazine reports that SafeWork SA is concerned about the heightened risk of accident and injury among backpackers and other temporary workers as more people seek work as grape-pickers.
The organisation considers that with growing numbers of travellers the likelihood of accidents only increases and employers need to make sure they have relevant safeguards in place.
SafeWork SA has warned that backpackers face potential heat exhaustion and skin damage from working in the sun for long periods of time, while the presence of heavy machinery such as tractors and forklifts also presents risks.
Backpackers tend to head to orchards and farms to earn extra money to fund the next leg of their trip and
gap year travel insurance is an option to protect against any mishaps.
Many people choose Adelaide as a starting point when they head to South Australia, as it is the state capital.
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