Safety Law Step For Agriculture OSHA 1970 Impact
The OSHA law affects farmers and ranchers with one or more workers since 1971. It requires safe workplaces, may need protective gear, posting labor rights notices, and keeping records of work related accidents. Fatalities or hospitalizations of five or more workers must be reported to OSHA. Violations carry fines up to 10000 dollars and six months in jail.
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Chicago
Williams-Steiger
OSHA
SMV
Department of Labor
Accident Toll Shows High Costs Across United States
The National Safety Council estimates last year’s accidents in the United States killed thousands, disabled tens of thousands, and cost Americans about 27.7 billion dollars with 114,000 serious injuries.
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National Safety Council
United
States
President Declares National Farm Safety Week
President Richard M. Nixon proclaimed the week of July 25 as National Farm Safety Week. He urged all in agriculture and related fields to adopt safety measures, emphasize protective equipment, defensive driving, and home and recreational safety to reduce accidents and costs. He noted technology boosts production but raises accident risks and called for decisive safety actions.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Safety Shoes Are A Must On Farms And Ranches
A Chicago based piece stresses safety footwear as essential on farms and ranches. Feet injuries account for a significant share of disabling work injuries, with hazards from heavy objects to mower blades. The National Safety Council urges shoes with metal toe boxes and puncture resistant soles for high risk tasks. Safety footwear is affordable and available from shoe stores and safety suppliers, including mail order firms.
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Chicago
The
National Safety Council
Safety gear urged for farm workers by Safety Council
The National Safety Council urges farmers to provide personal protective equipment for workers, citing benefits in reducing injuries and costs. A three state study found 59 percent of injuries caused two or more days off, with 1970 estimates of 200000 disabling injuries and 2400 deaths in agriculture. PPE includes safety glasses, hard hats, ear protection, and respirators.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Safety Council
Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem Aids Farm Road Safety
The National Safety Council notes that motor vehicle accidents seriously threaten agricultural workers and urges use of the slow moving vehicle emblem on vehicles designed to travel at 25 mph or less. The Williams-Steiger Act requires the emblem on all such farm or ranch operated vehicles.
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National Safety Council
Williams-Steiger
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