Safety Talk

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Farmworkers are exposed to many harmful particles and gases that, overtime, cause permanent damage to the respiratory tract. The hazardous elements are invisible, and most often go unnoticed. Workers must be made aware of what these hazards are, and how they can avoid the many irreversible, long-term effects.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Agricultural settings host a multitude of sources of exposure to irritants and allergens: dust, mold, gases, pesticides, and chemicals all contribute to an increased risk of respiratory disease. Farmer’s lung, Toxic Organic Dust Syndrome, Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis, Asthma, Rhinitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and significant lung-function […]