A Systematic Approach to Health and Safety in Agriculture

This book is a quota panacea for attaining global food security; with seasoned topics on health and safety from a broad base agricultural perspective. The book addresses concerns that could emanate from global revolution of agriculture from a hoe and machete operation to a science of mechanization. It has 13 chapters with deep insight on topics such as agro hazards, its classification and control, developing holistic farm waste management plan, control and management of agricultural noise, working in agro confined space, environmental economics and agro resource use efficiency, use of personal protective equipment in agriculture, working with agrochemicals, developing a farm fire safety plan, farm safety policy, farm safety reporting system and record keeping etc. Thus, this book is a necessary asset for farmers, farm and ranch managers, students, policy makers and other stakeholders of agriculture.

Autorentext

Toyin Samuel OLOWOGBON, holds a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics from University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in teaching in higher education from University of Ibadan, Nigeria; with a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management. He is a specialist in farm health and safety with many publications.