Asians have low occupational injury death rates. Death rates from farm machinery injuries are highest in the northcentral states. Overall injury rates per 100,000 workers have declined during this century, while production has increased. Injuries from work out of doors are highest in the summer. Agricultural employees are exposed to injuries, hearing loss, skin, lung disease, chemicals, and sun exposure.
Many farm workers are unpaid family members.
Another group of agricultural workers at risk are migrant workers and their families. C. Prevention and control of unintentional injuries in the workplace 1. Modify the job to make it safer. Change the work environment to make it less hazardous. Redesign the machinery to make it safer.