Summary
As they offer great benefits to our Nation, farmers and ranchers also face significant risks in the course of their everyday duties. They often transport and operate heavy and hazardous equipment and work in extreme weather conditions. Farmers may be exposed to pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals, and dust that can be harmful to human health. They also work in dangerous areas such as wells, silos, and grain elevators.
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Proclamation 8420-National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2009
September 21, 2009
By the President of the United States of AmericaA ProclamationOur Nation's prosperity has been built on the skill and productivity of our farmer...See the full content of this document
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