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Journal of Agromedicine  External Link

The Journal of Agromedicine: practice, policy, and research focuses on agricultural health and safety issues that affect producers, consumers, and the environmental health of communities impacted by a... Details >

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Migrant Health Program

This is a Federal grant program funded under Section 330g of the Public Health Service Act to provide primary health care services in medically underserved areas throughout the U.S. and its territorie... Details >

Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration

Native American Working Group

In April 1994, the President directed all Federal agencies to improve program delivery to Native Americans in the 550-plus federally recognized tribes. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (... Details >

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Proper Use of A Respirator

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet delineates the procedures of the proper care, storage, and inspection of respirators. The fact sheet considers the proper fit for respirators and explains that they should be used for... Details >

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Safely Handling Pesticides

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet presents procedures for the proper handling, mixing, storage, and application of pesticides. The sheet describes the four ways that pesticides enter the body: through the skin, the mo... Details >

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Safety Tips for Farming with Quadriplegia

Quadriplegia means paralysis in all four limbs. The degree of paralysis may vary depending on the level of injury to the spinal cord. The following is a list of safety tips that have been shared by fa... Details >

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sci4Kids -- Agricultural Research Service/USDA

Also available in: Spanish 

Sci4Kids is intended for children ages 8 to 13 years old. The web site presents a series of stories about what scientists do at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Children who especially desire ... Details >

Agricultural Research Service

The Plain Facts... About Farm and Ranch Safety  External Link

An online fact sheet that provides an overview of farm and ranch safety, including the operation and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment and machinery, hazards associated with farm work, hazardous e... Details >

National Education Center for Agricultural Safety  External Link

Who are Farmworkers?  External Link

This page provides information about farm work and who are the people providing this type of job, occupational health risks and other health concerns among farmworkers. ... Details >

Farmworker Health Services, Inc.  External Link