This paper explores the state of the art of agricultural safety and health. It is organized under nine major headings: The Problem; Present Federal Standards and Areas for Future Consideration; Legal Status of Farms and Farm Workers; Conditions Typical of Farm Work; Major Farm Hazards; Diseases and Injuries; Tractor—The Major Injury Source; Safety Education and Research; and Selected Bibliography.
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