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7. Safety on FarmLoginArticlesSafe Farming Habits Are Important During Stressful Times (October 1999)
This article examines some of the ways stress reactions compromise safety on a farm. Dr. Paul Gunderson of the National Farm Medicine Center shares his ideas on this topic. Also common common farm accidents are described and ways to prevent them. When Stress Spills Over Into The Workplace (October 1999)
This article looks at non-work related stress symptoms that are brought to the workplace and interfere with the safety and productivity of co-workers. Advice is given on what co-workers, supervisors and management can do to be helpful to the distressed or distracted employee while protecting the integrity of the workplace. Farm Priorities: Safety Comes First (April 2002)
This article summarizes ideas on why safety needs to be a top priority with farm families. Many issues concerning farm safety are discussed including attitudes and family socialization that runs counter to safe practices on a family farm. Where Does Safety Rank In Terms Of Farm Priorities? (July 2010)
This article describes the reasons why farmers minimize safe farming practices or cut corners of safety. |
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