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... Human Resources Selling Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Farm Safety 4/30/2013 10:39:41 PM by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. Fact Sheet No. OSHA 93-39 FARM SAFETY There are approximately 3.2 million men and women who work on America's 2.1 million farms and ranches. According to Accident Facts published in 1992 by the National Safety Council, farm accidents and other work-related health problems claim as many as 1,400 lives and cause 140,000 injuries a year, most of which are preventable. Farmers must handle a variety of agricultural chemicals and other toxic and/or irritating substances. Many materials are hazardous and can be fatal if not used and stored properly, especially with ... youngsters around. Farmers are also exposed to dust, sun, noise, and other farming health hazards. According to a report published by the National Safety Council in its Accident Facts' 1992 edition, machinery overturns have the highest fatality rate, accounting for 47% of all on-the-farm fatalities in 1991. Contributing Factors in Farming Accidents Emergency Preparedness-Hospital and emergency medical care are not usually available within a reasonable distance; the farmer and his family do not have the ability or time to deal with an emergency until professional help arrives. Age of workers-Farm surveys indicate that the injury rate is highest among children age 15 and under and adults more than 65 years of age. Protective Equipment-It has been estimated that the use of protective equipment, such as seat belts on tractors, could prevent up to 40% ...
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... voluntary protection programs: Star, Merit, and Demonstration; off-site employer abatement assistance; onsite consultation for federal agencies; and safety and health program assistance. In short, although OSHA continues to conduct inspections, the agency now offers additional services at its area offices. By broadening the scope of its service, OSHA expects to better assist employers and employees in preventing occupational injury and illness. Reducing workplace accidents and disease remains the agency's primary goal. Expanded outreach, referrals, training and education, and voluntary compliance will enable the agency to work more effectively with employers, employees, and the general public to achieve that goal. This is one of a series of fact sheets highlighting U.S. Department of Labor programs. It is intended as a general description only and does not carry the force of ... Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Osha's Full Service Area Offices 4/30/2013 10:39:41 PM by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. INFORMATION DATE 19920814 DESCRIPTION USDOL Program Highlights, OSHA's Area Offices TOPIC Area Offices SUBJECT OSHA's Full Service Area Offices ABSTRACT Local offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) carry out a balanced mix of programs-enforcement, state programs, voluntary compliance programs, and training and education. The agency encourages communities to call upon OSHA and its staff for a variety of services and technical assistance aimed at promoting safe and healthful working conditions. U.S. Department of Labor Program Highlights Fact Sheet No. OSHA 92-13 OSHA'S FULL SERVICE AREA OFFICES Local offices of the ...