General Farm Hazards
There are many dangers common to all farming operations. Information included in this section covers a wide-range of topics from managing stress and first aid, to protecting yourself from UV radiation, eye and hearing injury, and the ergonomics of lifting and the stress of repetitive motion. Also included are dangers found in NC including poisonous snakes, plants, stinging insects and diseases from ticks. There is also a section on creating safe play areas on the farm.
General Information
- Health Hazards in Agriculture - An Emerging Issue - National Ag Safety Database
- Best Management Practices in Christmas Trees - PDF - NCSU
- Safety in Christmas Tree Production - University of Maine Extension
- Manage Stress to Increase Farm Safety" - PDF - Iowa State University Extension
Farm First Aid
- Farm First Aid Kit Checklist - University of Iowa
- How to Respond to Farm Injuries - PDF - Iowa State University Extension
UV Radiation
- Remember Sun Safety in the Field - PDF - Iowa State University Extension
- NIOSH Information on UV including Skin Cancers - CDC NIOSH
- Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun - Prevent Blindness America
Hearing Protection
- Avoiding Hearing Loss on the Farm - National Ag Safety Database
- Lend an Ear to Hearing Protection - PDF - Iowa State University Extension
- Hearing Protection - PDF - The Ohio State University Extension
Spanish Version
Fertilizer Safety
- Improving Storage and Handling of Fertilizer - Farm*A*Syst - NCSU
Overhead Electrical Hazards
- Overhead Electrical Hazards - PDF - The Ohio State University Extension
Spanish Version
Poisonous Snakes
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Identification
- Information on Identifying Snakes - NCSU
- Pictures of Snakes - NCSU
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First Aid for Snake Bites
- MedLine Plus Snake Bite Information - U.S. National Library of Medicine / NIH
- First Aid for Snake Bites - About.com
Poison Ivy
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Identification
- Eastern Poison Ivy - Duke University
- Poison Oak - Duke University
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When to seek Medical Care
Stinging Insects
- Insect Bites and Stings: First Aid - Mayo CLinic
Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
Ergonomics
- Preventing Lower Back Pain in Agriculture - NASD
- Preventing Lifting and Overexeryion Injuries - The Ohio State University Extension
Spanish Version - Repetitive Motion - The Ohio State University Extension
Spanish Version
Creating Safe Play Areas on the Farm
- Creating Safe Play Areas on Farms, 3rd Edition - 32 pages -
National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety - Creating Safe Play Areas on Farms, 2010 Mini-Edition - 8 pages
Spanish Version 2010 Mini-Edition