Agricultural Safety

Written for safety and health professionals, Agricultural Safety covers topics such as: machinery operation, maintenance and repair techniques, fire loss control techniques, the safe handling of agrochemicals, and techniques involving the handling of animals. The book includes both EPA and OSHA regulations involved in operating a farm or farming related business. It provides the reader with a step-by-step manual for the procurement, handling, and storage of agrochemicals and pesticides as well as a guide to personal protective equipment and reviews safety for "third parties" and the posting of property and public warnings.