National Farm Safety and Health Week -- September 20-26, 1998
September 20-26 is National Farm Safety and Health Week.
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the United
States; in 1997, an estimated 150,000 workers suffered disabling
injuries and approximately 700 workers were killed in agricultural
work-related activities. Safety and health education plays an
important role in reducing fatalities and injuries on the farm.
This year is the 55th anniversary of National Farm Safety and
Health Week, and the theme is "Precision Farming Includes Safety
and Health." National Farm Safety and Health Week is an annual
activity of the National Safety Council's (NSC) Agricultural
Division. During this week and throughout the year, the NSC
encourages all U.S. residents to emphasize farm safety and health
by using and promoting safe work practices on farms. Additional
information about National Farm Safety and Health Week is available
from NSC, telephone (800) 621-7615, ext. 2379, or World-Wide Web
site, http://www.nsc.org/farmsafe.htm.
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