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Noise - Hazard Information for Farmers
Publication ( 2 pages) prepared by Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour

Skin Cancer and Sunlight
Publication (~7 pages) prepared by CCOHS

Cold Environments - Working in the Cold
A publication explaining wind-chill, adverse effects of cold and prevention tips.
Publication (~6 pages) prepared by CCOHS

Hot Environments - Health Effects
A publication about the health effects of working in hot conditions.
Publication (~5 pages) prepared by CCOHS

Hot Environments - Control Measures
A publication about how to control exposures to hot conditions.
Publication (~6 pages) prepared by CCOHS

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Fact sheet (~6 pages) prepared by CCHSA

Hearing Loss in Agricultural Workers
A fact sheet (~2 pages) prepared by National Safety Council

Biological Factors

Lyme Disease Fact Sheet NEW
Fact sheet (~ 2 pages) prepared by Public Health Agency of Canada

Tick-Borne Diseases NEW
Publication ( ~ 2 pages) prepared by US NIOSH

Respiratory Hazards - Molds and Fungi
Fact sheet (~5 pages) prepared by CCHSA

Farmer's Lung
Handling damp or moldy crops can create an allergic condition called Farmer's Lung. This question and answer document provides information on the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this condition.
Publication (~5 pages) prepared by CCOHS

Q Fever
Workers working with animals are at risk of being infected with an infectious disease called Q fever which often resembles the onset of flu but may have more serious health hazards. This question and answer document provides information on the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this condition.
Publication (~5 pages) prepared by CCOHS

Chemical Factors

Anhydrous Ammonia: Hazard Information for Farmers
Publication (~ 6 pages) prepared by Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour

Hydrogen Sulfide: The Deadliest Manure Gas
Publication (~ 4 pages) prepared by Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour

Monitoring Exposure to Organophosphorus and/or Carbamate Insecticides
Publication (~4 pages) prepared by Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour

Manure Gas - Hydrogen Sulphide
This fact sheet explains how hydrogen sulfide is formed, its properties, health effects and safe management suggestions.
Fact sheet ( 3 pages) prepared by Farm Safety Association

Silo Gas Dangers
Fact sheet ( 6 pages) prepared by Farm Safety Association

Silo Gas Hazards
Fact sheet (~2 pages) prepared by National Safety Council

Controlling Ammonia Gas In Swine Buildings
This report provides information on controlling ammonia gas using ventilation and manure management techniques. Report ( 4 pages) from the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is provided by the National Agricultural Safety Database.

Tranferring and Transporting Liquid Manure
Publication ( 66 pages) prepared by Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour

 

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