Agriculture is the most hazardous industry in the United States. You can prevent injuries on farms by establishing a safe operation. This is accomplished by performing a hazard assessment. The hazard assessment means to search out and eliminate or reduce the hazards on your farm.

COMMON AGRICULTURAL HAZARDS

The common illnesses seem to be musculoskeletal disorders, pesticide poisoning, and respiratory diseases. Musculoskeletal Disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders can arise from a number of factors, but the main causes seem to be from livestock and large machinery/equipment. Machinery is usually devoid of safety measures and pose a greater threat, since agricultural workers fix and operate these […]