{"id":333,"date":"2012-09-07T08:47:41","date_gmt":"2012-09-07T12:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2021-10-05T11:07:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T15:07:07","slug":"farm-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/farm-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. \u201cThe National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH 2013) estimates that on average 243 agricultural workers suffer lost-work-time injuries each day, with five percent of those injuries resulting in permanent impairment.\u201d<\/span><\/span> Many farm fatalities and injuries can be prevented.<\/p>\n

Farmers perform chores, which pose threats to their health and safety. They are repeatedly exposed to noise, chemicals, dust, mold and the risk of physical injuries.\u00a0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been proven to prevent injury and promote farmer’s health. Improving availability of PPE and encouraging proper use could reduce the risk of injury and illness.<\/p>\n

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Tractor Safety Video Training Series from UMaine Cooperative Extension<\/a>.\u00a0 This \"Farmervideo series<\/a> is designed for training farm crews, training young family members who are around farm equipment, and for self-learning for new and experienced tractor operators. Topics include Principles of Tractor Safety, Avoiding Tractor Rollovers and Run-overs, Hazard Awareness around Older Tractors, and Tractor Power Take-off Safety.<\/p>\n

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\"AgriSafeThe AgriSafe Network<\/a> is a national non-profit organization of health professionals and educators who are concerned about the health and safety of farm families.\u00a0 Many agricultural injuries, diseases, and fatalities can be prevented through the delivery of agricultural occupational health services. AgriSafe services include continuing education via workshops and webinars,\u00a0 technical assistance, and updates on the most cutting-edge developments in agricultural health and safety.<\/p>\n

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\"NorthesdtAdditionally, the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety in Agriculture, Fores<\/a>try, and Fishing<\/a> (NEC) has created a PPE program<\/a> that offers a variety of selected products that are affordable and appropriate for farmers across the country.<\/p>\n

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What are you doing to make sure you and your family and farm workers are safe?<\/strong><\/p>\n