Odds of winning the lottery: 1 in 135,145,920 (multistate, mega-millions jackpot).
The death rate for farmers and ranchers in the US for 2006 was 37.1 per 100,000 workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
- The number of farms operating in the US in 2006 was 2.1 million.
- Agricultural production is the 4th most dangerous type of work in Canada, behind mining, forestry and construction, according to Statistics Canada.
- Drowning was the cause of 16 percent of US farm deaths involving young workers between 1995 and 2002 (NIOSH).
- Incidents involving farm machinery caused 23 percent of young farm worker fatalities throughout the United States between 1995 and 2002 (NIOSH).
- Fractures were the most common injury involving youths on American farms in 2006, accounting for 27 percent of farm-related injuries.
- About 100 Canadians die from farm-related injuries each year, according to the Canada Safety Council.
New Safety Talks
New Safety Talks
Steeven Molina2025-10-22T23:34:43+00:00
Working with Dangerous Goods – Safe Handling Meeting kit – Spanish
Steeven Molina2025-10-22T23:31:25+00:00
Working Safely in Shrub, Lawn, and Garden Services Meeting Kit – Spanish
New eLearning
Michelle Vera2025-10-14T23:29:51+00:00
Recognizing and Preventing Abuse & Neglect for Home Health Care Workers
Michelle Vera2025-10-14T23:28:38+00:00
Incident and Accident Investigation for Supervisors and Managers
Michelle Vera2025-10-14T23:26:46+00:00
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