Safety Tips for Farmers and Agricultural Workers
Seasonal Safety Tips
California seasons are unique compared to the rest of the country. In the southern and inland region of California, farmers and agricultural workers will experience extreme heat. While in the northern and mountainous regions, Californians will experience heavy rain and/or snow. Seasonal safety tips can help keep farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers safe in different climates.
Machinery Safety
Machinery violations such as guarding, gears, and lockout/tagout are within the top 10 agricultural violations cited by Cal/OSHA. Precaution is the key prevent primary and secondary injury. According to NIOSH, around 100 agricultural workers incur a lost-work-time injury every day. Learn more safety tips to safe guard you and your agricultural workers from injury.
Preventing Secondary Injury
A secondary injury occurs when the primary injury causes more damage to the initial site and surrounding area. Many secondary injuries can be prevented with proper and safe farming and gardening techniques. Check out the most common safety tips to prevent secondary injuries.