Respiratory issues for farmers and ranchers
Modified: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
Chronic Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes of the lung, leading to cough productive of phlegm. In order for this to be considered chronic bronchitis, it must be present for at least several months of the year. This is more common in farmers than persons who do not work on a farm. In the population as a whole, smoking is ...more
Harvest season safety reminders
Posted: Thursday, Sep 2nd, 2010
Harvest will soon be underway and farmers will be in one of their busiest times of the year. Long hours and dangerous working conditions are accepted as a normal part of a farmer's life, but no one should become a statistic for the sake of getting done a day or two earlier.
Safety tips for harvest
Stay alert. Take breaks ...more
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