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Safety
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Online/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada en Direct 
 This organization "provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth" in Canada. The site provides documents about Canadian programs on topics such as food safety and quality, science and innovation, and the environment. Includes links to provincial and territorial sites and to other related sites. In English and French. Searchable. http://www.agr.gc.ca/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 22, 2004 Bringing Agricultural Products Into the United States
This site features guidelines on which food, plants, and souvenirs may be brought into the United States without advanced permission. Describes which live animals and birds may enter the country as well as soil-borne organisms and biological materials such as cells and cultures, and vaccines. Provides a list of approved products and information resources for travelers. From the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/agri_prod_inus.xml Topics: Agriculture Last updated Apr 15, 2008 Carl Hayden Bee Research Center
This site provides research papers and educational materials related to this center's studies of the use of honeybees for crop pollination, Africanization of European honeybees, and varroa mites. Features a pollination handbook, honeybee atlas, an image gallery, games and activities (such as making wax candles), safety information, and related materials. This United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) research center is located at the University of Arizona. http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=12371 Topics: Agriculture, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Sep 11, 2007 Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
This site has games, quizzes, and other activities designed to teach about safety in a rural environment. The Program Services section has teaching tips and fact sheets on a wide variety of farm safety concerns associated with harvest, equipment, cold weather, livestock, electricity, fire, manure storage, and other possible hazards. There are links to additional resources. http://www.fs4jk.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Home & Housing, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 21, 2003 Flood-Damaged Walls, Ceilings and Floors: Removing Moisture, Cleaning and Repairing
"Be prepared to let flood-damaged walls, ceilings and floors dry for several weeks. If restoration work is completed before proper drying, mold and mildew will continue to grow. The result may be structural damage to your home ... and discomfort or illness to family members who have allergies." Provides information about getting the moisture out and methods for making repairs. From the National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD). http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d001401-d001500/d001496/d001496.html Topics: Agriculture, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2005 FSIS Recalls
A regularly updated site about meat, poultry, and egg recalls. It offers a FAQ about food recalls in addition to listing federal and state information. The federal section lists active recalls and archived recalls. Active cases contain recall, description of the item, the date, and press release. The state section has active recalls only and has links to appropriate state agencies. From the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 21, 2007 Machinery Safety: Hand/Power Tools
These fact sheets on hand and power tool safety cover topics such as general power tool safety, control of wood dust, electrical shock and grounding electricity, and safe operation of specific tools such as circular saws, chainsaws, string trimmers, and jackhammers. From the National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD). http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/menu/topic/machinery_hand.html Topics: Agriculture, Electrical Energy Last updated Aug 3, 2005 National Ag Safety Database (NASD)
"NASD is a national central repository of agricultural health, safety, and injury prevention materials." This site provides lists of resources, many of which are accessible online, "from PowerPoint presentations and informational pamphlets to research reports, papers, videos, and links to your websites." Searchable, or browse by state or topic. Much of the information also available in Spanish. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/ Topics: Agriculture, Labor, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jun 10, 2003 National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety
Overview of services of the Center that "strives to enhance the health and safety of all children exposed to hazards associated with agricultural work and rural environments." Projects include the Childhood Agricultural Safety Network and the Safe Play Area Project. Resources include fact sheets for agriculture safety relating to horses, vehicles, and water; a list of local contacts by state; and a collection of related links. Also includes quarterly newsletter back to 1998. http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/NCCRAHS/ Topics: Agriculture, Health, Home & Housing, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 4, 2008 NOFA Massachusetts Campaign for Raw Milk
This site promotes the benefits of unpasteurized, unprocessed milk and cheeses. Although it contains some resources specific to Massachusetts, the site also provides general information about raw milk. Discusses raw milk's benefits, why it is difficult to obtain, opportunities for farmers, and questions for consumers to ask raw dairy farmers. Includes links to other sites about raw milk benefits and safety issues. From the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), Massachusetts Chapter. http://www.nofamass.org/programs/organicdairy/rawmilk.php Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated May 15, 2007 Rural Assistance Center (RAC)
The RAC is a resource for health and human services information for rural communities in the United States. The links to Information Guides cover adult social services, agricultural health and safety, child care social services, tribal issues, telemedicine, and other concerns for the rural communities of the U.S. Searchable. http://www.raconline.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Dec 18, 2002 Rural Labor and Education: Farm Labor
Current issues in farm labor, including demographic and employment characteristics of hired farmworkers, farm labor data sources, farm safety, and labor laws and regulations. Links to additional reading material. From the Briefing Rooms discussion series of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS). http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/LaborAndEducation/FarmLabor.htm Topics: Agriculture, Business & Consumer Law, Jobs & Work, Labor, Statistics Last updated Jan 27, 2007 Safety of Duck and Goose: From Farm to Table
Questions and answers about ducks and geese, covering terminology of types of duck and goose meat, how ducks and geese are raised, inspection and grading, cuts of duck and goose meat, and safe handling, storage, defrosting, and cooking of the meat. From the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/duckgoos.htm Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Small Farm Connection
Describes efforts to "work with communities to foster profitable family farms, land and water stewardship, and access to healthy food." Features annotated links to resources about crops, animals, soils, compost, weeds, pests, and marketing. The "Food and You" section offers links to information about sustainable local food production, food safety, dietary guidelines, and chefs and community organizations working with local growers. From Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://smallfarms.wsu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Too Hard to Crack: Eggs With Drug Residues
Report on the risks of residue of the antibiotic lasalocid in eggs. Discusses the health implications, current regulations, and recommendations for consumer safety. From the Soils Association, a British organic food and farming organization. http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/a71fa2b6e2b6d3e980256a6c004542b4/fa9d31650dce364380256e76002cb538!OpenDocument&Highlight=2,eggs Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 6, 2004 USDA Forest Service: Forest Products Laboratory
This government site features documents on many aspects of wood and wood use. Features FAQs on wood preservation and wood adhesives, fact sheets on wood painting and finishing applications (such as decks, siding, and kitchen items), a handbook on wood as an engineering material, and documents on lumber drying, wood in transportation, fire safety, mold research, and other topics of interest to builders and homeowners. Searchable. http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Vegetable Research & Information Center
Vast quantities of information related to vegetables. Browse crops from artichokes to watermelon, or browse topics such as compost, food safety, pests, biotechnology, or soil. Find vegetable jokes (including potato haiku) in the section "History, Humor, Science Proj." Some content also available in Spanish. From the Department of Vegetable Crops, University of California. Searchable. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants, Poetry, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 27, 2005 Would a Rose Not Smell as Sweet?: Problems Stem From the Cut Flower Industry
This 2002 paper addresses environmental health issues associated with pesticides in the cut flower industry. Discusses studies related to diseases associated with pesticide exposure and health and safety conditions in the floriculture trade, regulation and certification efforts, and related topics. From Environmental Health Perspectives, a peer-reviewed publication of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.ehponline.org/members/2002/110-5/focus.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Industries, Labor Last updated Mar 5, 2006 |
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