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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Ag Safe Conference, Monterey, CA, February 25-27, 2009.
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National Farmworker Health Conference, San Antonio, TX, May 12-14, 2009.
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National Institute For Farm Safety Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 14-18, 2009.
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Selected Results and Impacts
Resources
Contacts
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