Turfgrass and Lawn Care

Personal Safety

Information on personal safety when dealing with turfgrass, including first aid for pesticide poisoning, becoming familiar with heat illness symptoms and noise-induced hearing loss.
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  1. Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Agriculture
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    Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Agriculture
    By Linda Fetzer, Dennis Murphy, Ph.D., William Harshman
    Studies suggest that lengthy exposure to typical noises on farms can result in noise induced hearing loss to farmers of all ages, including teenagers.
  2. First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning
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    First Aid for Pesticide Poisoning
    Immediate and appropriate action, such as providing first aid, may be necessary to prevent serious injury to a victim of pesticide poisoning. The situation can be a life-or-death matter.
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    Become Familiar with Heat Illness Symptoms
    By Tanner Delvalle
    When summer temperatures climb, it is extremely important that employers and workers become familiar with the signs, symptoms, and dangers of heat illness.