Employees engaged in agricultural work and research are potentially exposed to a variety of safety and health hazards. A number of these hazards can be controlled by an Accident Prevention Program, Work-Specific Safety and Health Programs, and using EH&S Safety and Health Services and Resources.
In addition to the above programs, resources and services, agricultural workers and researchers need to evaluate safety considerations unique to their industry, such as agricultural equipment (e.g., tractors, rollover protective structures, power take offs) and pesticides.
The information and resources listed are provided to assist departments in identifying and controlling agricultural safety and health hazards.
Resources
Fact Sheet: Agricultural Field Technician Safety: Preparedness and Planning
Fact Sheet: Agricultural Field Technician Safety: General Precautions and Tips
Fact Sheet: Greenhouse & Growth Chamber Technician: Safety in Closed Spaces
Fact Sheet: Pesticides Handling Hazards: Cholinesterase Monitoring
Fact Sheet: Restricted Entry after Pesticide Applications: The First 30 Days in Greenhouses
Fact Sheet: Restricted Entry after Pesticide Applications: The First 30 Days in Nurseries
Fact Sheet: Restricted Entry after Pesticide Application:The First 30 Days in Agricultural Fields
Fact Sheet: Tractor Safety and Operation Basics
Washington State University Pesticide Policy