This week, the week of 18-24 September, is being observed as National Farm & Ranch Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is “Protecting Agriculture’s Future.”
Agriculture is recognized as one of the most hazardous industries in America and around the world. In the United States, over two million full-time workers were employed in the production of crops, livestock, and poultry in 2017.According to CDC – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in 2016, 417 farmers and farm workers died from a work-related injury. Young workers and youth living on farms are also subject more frequently to injuries and fatal injuries. NIOSH reports that everyday approximately 100 agricultural workers will suffer an injury resulting in lost work time.
Presidential Proclamation: National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2022
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