http://www.ironmemories.com/category/topic/farm-safety The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.ironmemories.com/farmers-top-list-occupational-hearing-loss-new-or-antique-tractor <p>Farm Safety Involves Everyone</p> <p>Hearing Safety</p> <p>Farmers experience one of the highest rates of hearing loss. Loss of hearing for farmers is caused in part by the many potential sources of loud noises on the farm: tractors, combines, grinders, choppers, conveyors, grain dryers, chain saws, shotguns, etc. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause permanent hearing losses, unless noise control measures are taken.</p> <p>The effects of noise can be broken into three areas: </p> <p>1). Physiological effects: noise induced hearing loss or aural pain, nausea, and reduced muscular control.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ironmemories.com/farmers-top-list-occupational-hearing-loss-new-or-antique-tractor">read more</a></p> http://www.ironmemories.com/farmers-top-list-occupational-hearing-loss-new-or-antique-tractor#comments farm safety hearing loss occupational hearing loss Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:17:39 -0500 sandy 531 at http://www.ironmemories.com http://www.ironmemories.com/kubota-calls-renewed-focus-farm-equipment-safety <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p> <p>Kubota Calls for Renewed Focus on Equipment Safety during<br /> Harvest Season, National Farm Safety and Health Week</p> <p>TORRANCE, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2008) – With the busy harvest season upon us, Kubota Tractor Corporation encourages all equipment users to renew their focus on safety in commemoration of the National Safety Council’s (NSC) 64th anniversary of National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 21-27, 2008.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ironmemories.com/kubota-calls-renewed-focus-farm-equipment-safety">read more</a></p> http://www.ironmemories.com/kubota-calls-renewed-focus-farm-equipment-safety#comments farm safety kubota tractors safety equipment for older equipment Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:28:29 -0500 donna 423 at http://www.ironmemories.com