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Agricultural Safety and Health
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Safety Matters
Farming is a one of
the oldest professions, and also one of the most dangerous. There
are many factors that contribute to illnesses and injuries in
agricultural occupations, including work with large animals and
powerful machinery, long hours and the stress and strain of trying to
make a living with no control over the weather or market forces.
As mechanization replaced animal power, it reduced some of the risks
and introduced new ones. The continuing evolution of agricultural
machinery and production practices has reduced the numbers of people
employed in traditional agricultural operations, but many people are
employed on small farms producing vegetables, fruits, and specialty
crops. Because people make mistakes, injuries and illnesses will
continue.
Whether you are a farm owner, manager, or even a seasonal worker, you
are at risk and must do your part to minimize hazards and risks.
Many occupational injuries and illnesses can be avoided, or their
impacts lessened, through an effective safety programs. The
purpose of this web site is to provide access to information that can
help managers of agricultural operations reduce losses that result from
mishaps.
Of particular interest to employers are the state and federal labor
laws related to occupational safety and health and regulations
regarding wages and hours of work. Please study the section on
rules and regulations to determine which regulations apply to your
place of business. Failure to comply can result in significant
fines and legal actions.
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Also visit the
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Contact Your Local Extension Office
or contact us at:
Agricultural Safety Program
UT Extension
Biosystems Engineering & Environmental Science Dept.
2506 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-7266
Fax: 865-974-4514
farmsafety@utk.edu
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