Tractor Accident Study Reveals Age and Location Patterns
A historical data review analyzes 789 farm tractor deaths, noting age distribution with one third under 25 and one third on farms. Most fatalities (86 percent) involved drivers, with two thirds in forward motion and half occurring on farm property between noon and six pm.
Livestock Weather Safety Index Adapted From NOAA Notes
Adapted from Notes on Humidity Index the Livestock Weather Safety Index provides guidance for farmers and ranchers. It translates meteorological data into practical risk levels for livestock comfort and welfare.
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National Farm Safety Week Proclaimed by Nixon in 1971
President Richard Nixon designates the week of July 25 1971 as National Farm Safety Week urging farm families and rural communities to reduce accidents at work and home. The message highlights farming hazards from machinery and demanding conditions and calls for caution, planning and protective equipment to minimize injuries.
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