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Agriculture is one of the world's most dangerous professions, second only to mining. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there are 600 farm-related fatalities and 200,000 farm-related injuries in the United States annually. In addition, agriculture, like all economic sectors, needs a skilled workforce that keeps pace with modern technology and skills. Agricultural workers must keep their knowledge and skills current to remain economically competitive and safe in an often economically and physically challenging agricultural work environment. CSREES invests in occupational safety and health and workforce development applied research and outreach efforts. These result in greater vocational skills, sensitize workers to workplace hazards, teach them ways to avoid these hazards, help those with disabilities remain employed, and help ensure equal access to the agriculture profession for all workers, regardless of background or ability.
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In Focus
Partnerships
Events
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Competitive Grants Grantsmanship Workshops, Washington, DC/Salt Lake City, UT, September/October, 2008.
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Galaxy III Conference: "Celebrating the Extension System: Strengths, Diversity, and Unique Qualities," Indianapolis, IN, September 15-19, 2008.
Selected Results and Impacts
Resources
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MEDLINE Plus, U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Farm, food, drug, and child safety; occupational health; ergonomics and more.
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NIOSH Agricultural Centers, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Information about NIOSH programs.
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International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health, World Health Organization. A standard for tracking disabilities, and other resources.
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Contacts
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