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Safety Up – on hearing

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This fact sheet provides basic information on hearing hazards on the farm. Studies show that many farm workers have already experienced some noise-induced hearing loss by age 30, and half of all... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides basic information on hearing hazards on the farm. Studies show that many farm workers have already experienced some noise-induced hearing loss by age 30, and half of all older farmers suffer from significant hearing loss. To prevent hearing loss, it is important to learn to recognize hearing hazards ahead of time.

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Safety Up – on lifting techniques

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This fact sheet provide basic information on on safe handling and hazards of heavy lifting. Estimates suggest nearly one-third of all workers' compensation cases involve back injuries, and... More ≫

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This fact sheet provide basic information on on safe handling and hazards of heavy lifting. Estimates suggest nearly one-third of all workers' compensation cases involve back injuries, and improper lifting techniques are responsible for a large percentage of back injuries among farm workers. Back problems can often be prevented by learning how to lift properly.

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Safety Up – on sun exposure

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This fact sheet provides basic information about the hazards of sun exposure on the farm and how to prevent heat stress and damage from sun exposure.

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Safety Up – on children and chores

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This fact sheet provides basic information on the many hazards of farming and tips on how to assign chores to children by training and teaching them to recognize and avoid hazards on the farm.

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Safety Up – on play areas for children

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Childproofing a farm may seem like an impossible task. But a farm can be made as safe as possible with some time and effort. This fact sheet provides basic information on setting up play areas on... More ≫

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Childproofing a farm may seem like an impossible task. But a farm can be made as safe as possible with some time and effort. This fact sheet provides basic information on setting up play areas on the farm for children.

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