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Implementation of Risk Mitigation Measures for Soil Fumigant Pesticides
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/reregistration/soil_fumigants/
(EPA)
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EPA is requiring important new safety measures for soil fumigant pesticides to increase protections for agricultural workers and bystanders – people who live, work, or otherwise spend time near fields that are fumigated. These measures are included in Amended Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the soil fumigants:
chloropicrin; dazomet; metam sodium/potassium (including methyl isothiocyanate or MITC); methyl bromide.
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Agricultural Bioaerosols - Protect Yourself (PDF)
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/RF-565-VD.pdf
(IRSST)
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The advice contained in this brochure, provided by Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), applies to agricultural bioaerosols made up of non-infectious micro-organisms.
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Heat Hazards in Agriculture: A guide for employees to carry out tailgate training for workers (PDF)
http://www.lohp.org/docs/pubs/heat/heat-agriculture.pdf
(LOHP)
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This new training guide provided by the Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) helps employers plan how to prevent heat illness among the crew and provide training to workers. The training guide is available in English and Spanish, and includes complete instructions for teaching workers about heat hazards along with checklists, factsheets, and additional resources.
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Can you identify fatal hazards on your farm or ranch? (PDF)
http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/croet/outreach/or-face/publications/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=1189006
(OR-FACE)
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This agriculture safety alert was released by the Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (Oregon FACE)program in June 2008.
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Can You Dig It? (PDF)
http://www.nasda.org/StaticContent/workersafety/DigItBrochure/Digeng.pdf
(NASDA)
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A Safety & Health Guide for Young Workers in Landscaping, Greenhouses, & Nurseries
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OR-OSHA Fact Sheet: Respiratory Protection: Agriculture (Russian language version) (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/fact_sheets/fs21rus.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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OR-OSHA provides the Respiratory Protection in Agriculture fact sheet in Russian.
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Oregon OSHA Fact Sheet Plus: Storage of agricultural pesticides and chemicals (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/fact_sheets/fs23.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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This fact sheet will help you make decisions about storing pesticides on your farm or ranch. Because your decisions could have impact beyond the scope of Oregon OSHA compliance, this fact sheet offers suggestions for good practices in addition to telling you
what our rules require.
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Oregon OSHA Fact Sheet Plus - All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/fact_sheets/fs22.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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Most people use ATVs for recreation; however they’re being used increasingly at work, particularly in the agricultural industry. Work-related ATV injuries and fatalities in Oregon are much rarer than those that happen in the pursuit of recreation but, as the following table shows, the numbers are cause for concern.
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Oregon OSHA Fact Sheet Plus - Agriculture Respiratory Protection (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/pdf/pubs/fact_sheets/fs21.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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The Oregon OSHA agriculture Respiratory Protection Standard, 437-004-1041, effective date: March 1, 2007, establishes employer requirements to protect workers. This new version of the rule is clearer about employer responsibility when it comes to employee respirator use.
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Professional Landscape Network (PLANET) – Safety Tip Sheets in English & Spanish
http://www.landcarenetwork.org/cms/safety/general/alliance.html
(PLANET)
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National Safety Council Fact Sheet Library – Agricultural Safety
http://www.nsc.org/news_resources/Resources/Pages/SafetyHealthFactSheets.aspx
(NSC)
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Fact sheets are handy resource guides offering stats, tips, and suggestions for making your life safer. The National Safety Council invites you to browse our extensive collection of over 80 topics.
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Agricultural Tailgate Training Safety Modules
http://ohioline.osu.edu/atts/modules.html
(Ohio State University)
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All modules are available in English and Spanish. To view the English version, click the word "English" to the right of the module title. To view the Spanish version, click "Spanish" to the right of the module title.
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Poster: the Farmworker’s Guide to Laundering Work Clothes (Eng/Span)
http://www.nasdonline.org/document/1315/d001115/the-farmworkers-039-guide-to-laundering-work-clothes.html
(NASD)
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The Farmworkers’ Guide to Laundering Work Clothes
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Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center Tip Sheets
http://ag-ergo.ucdavis.edu/help/#other
(University of California, Davis, Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center)
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The Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center at UC Davis brings together a broad-based team of faculty, professionals, and students to study the ergonomics of agricultural work. Efforts are focused on describing ergonomic risk factors as well as design, evaluation, and dissemination of interventions which reduce or eliminate ergonomic risk factors with neutral or positive impact on work productivity.
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Farm Safety Association’s Fact Sheets on Farm Worker Safety
http://www.fsai.on.ca/pages/factsheets_english.html
(FSA)
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The Farm Safety Association Inc. (FSA) was established in 1973 under Section 123 of the Workers. Compensation Act of Ontario for the purpose of promoting safety and providing safety education to farm employers.
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Protecting Yourself in the Sun (PDF)
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3166.pdf
(OSHA)
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OSHA fact sheet on sun protection tips.
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National Ag Safety Database
http://www.nasdonline.org/index.html
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This database from contains hundreds of factsheets on all types of ag health and safety issues. Topics include: Accident Causes and Prevention, Animals, Back Safety/Lifting/Slips/Trips/Falls, Chemicals/Pesticides, Child Safety, Electrical Safety, Ergonomics, Farming With Disabilities, and more.
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