1. Introduction to Agricultural Safety A PowerPoint Presentation keyed to Chapter 4 of Materials for Teaching Agricultural Safety in the College Classroom by Carol J. Lehtola, PhD, and Charles M. Brown Book and more presentations in this series are available on the National Ag Safety Database, www.nasdonline.org

2. Distinguishing Characteristics of Ag Workplace 1. Lack of uniformity and control over workplaces and work activities 2. Overlap of residences and work sites 3. Family businesses employing labor without age-related restriction 4. Relatively little regulation of work hazards and risks Introduction to Agricultural SafetySlide 4.1

3. Most Hazardous Occupations in the U.S. Fatality rate per 100,000 workers (annual)* – Mining 30 – Agriculture 24 – Construction 15 – All industries 3.4 *2013-2014 Data Introduction to Agricultural SafetySlide 4.2

4. But farming seems so peaceful and serene! What do you think are the leading agents of injury and death in agriculture? Tractors and machinery Livestock and animal Structures (including toxic atmospheres and grain entrapments) Introduction to Agricultural SafetySlide 4.3

5. Tractor-related How many have driven a tractor? How many have ridden on a tractor as a passenger? How many have seen a tractor on the road when you have been in a car? Introduction to Agricultural SafetySlide 4.4

6. Leading Causes of Tractor- related Fatalities 1/2 are due to tractor overturns Runovers (operator or passenger falling off; starting tractor from the ground) Collisions with motor vehicles on public roads Introduction to Agricultural SafetySlide 4.5

7. Influential Factors Peer pressure Cost of safety equipment (if not essential to the machine’s being able to function) Price-getters not price-setters No incentive or reward system or mechanism Introduction to Agricultural SafetySlide 4.6

8. Influential Factors Introduction to Agricultural SafetySlide 4.7 Society’s image of agriculture Family farm is the residence as well as the workplace Work ethic!