Author: Rein, Bradley K.
Date Published: 1992
A Farm Safety Fact Sheet published by the US Department of Agriculture Extension Service. Perhaps more than any other occupational group, agricultural workers are exposed to a large variety of environmental hazards that are potentially harmful to their health and well-being. Farmers and farm workers suffer from increased rates of respiratory diseases, noise-induced hearing loss, skin disorders, certain cancers, chemical toxicity, and heat-related illnesses. There are precautions that can be taken to minimize or eliminate these potential hazards.