AGRICULTURAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

FISC 52

Course Description

Causes and prevention of common farm injuries and illnesses; control of hazards; types of fatal and non-fatal injuries; tractor and machinery-related injuries and operating practices; hazards to children; animal-related injuries; confined spaces; respiratory hazards; chemical exposure; personal protective equipment; OSHA, DOL, and EPA worker-related regulations; causes and prevention of injuries including inspections and hazard control, and safety management strategies and activities.

Prerequisties

Declared in Foundations of Farm Management certificate program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.67

-5.05% from Historical

Completion Rate

87.5%

-3.75% from Historical

A Rate

21.88%

20.31% from Historical

Class Size

-20.66% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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