A step-by-step manual for the procurement, handling, and storage of agro chemicals and pesticides as well as a guide to personal protective equipment. It also reviews safety for "third parties" and the posting of property and public warnings. The book covers each and every area of work activities to make safety a part of your everyday farming operation.

Contents includes:
Pt. I. Accident Concerns and Actions That May Be Taken to Reduce Accident Losses in the Farming Community
-- Ch. 1. Introduction to Agricultural Safety -- Ch. 2. The Basics of Accident Prevention -- Ch. 3. Building and Grounds Safety -- Ch. 4. Fire Safety -- Ch. 5. Machine Safety -- Ch. 6. Environmental Safety on the Farm -- Ch. 7. Livestock Handling Safety -- Ch. 8. Materials Handling.

Pt. II. Activities Designed to Assist the Farm Proprietor in Preventing Accidents by Promoting Work Safety -- Ch. 9. Safety Communications -- Ch. 10. Safety Inspections -- Ch. 11. Accident Investigation -- Ch. 12. Measurement of Safety Work -- Ch. 13. Insurance - The Transfer of Risk -- Ch. 14. Off-The-Job Safety.