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Farmers with disabilities get a helping hand

BURLINGTON, Wash. — As a fourth-generation farmer, Don McMoran has always been acutely aware of the risks associated ...

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National Farm Safety and Health Week raises awareness

When it comes to workplace fatalities, few industries are as dangerous as farming and ranching. According to the ...

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How to prevent farm vehicle backover accidents

Backing up farm equipment and vehicles is a daily occurrence in the agricultural industry. Backover incidents occur when ...

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Virtual training offered for pesticide recertification CORE credits

The Oregon Farm Bureau and state agencies have teamed up to help farmers keep their pesticide training and ...

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SAIF plans online ag safety sessions

SAIF will host two separate two-hour webinars Oct. 28 and 29 that between them cover the four hours ...

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Stayin’ alive: Agriculture safety tips from the experts

SALEM, Ore. — Many farmers consider their work rewarding, but agriculture ranks among the most dangerous professions in ...

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New pesticide application rules exceed EPA requirements

Salem, Ore. — Oregon OSHA has adopted rules that increase protections against the risk of pesticides drifting off ...

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High risk safety factors on farms

The following factors may increase risk of injury or illness for farm workers: • Age: Injury rates are ...

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How you can improve farm safety

You can start by increasing your awareness of farming hazards and making a conscious effort to prepare for ...

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Growers adapt to new food, heat safety regulations

New food safety rules and heat illness standards are top-of-mind for farmers in California and elsewhere. The food ...

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