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Web URL(s):https://issuu.com/leadingedgepubs/docs/tn-turfgrass-2005-december-january/26
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Publication Type:
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Professional
Author(s):Martin, Matthew
Author Affiliation:Area Specialized Agent, Turfgrass, North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Title:The basics of safety for turfgrass workers
Section:Green light on commercial turf
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Source:North Carolina Turfgrass. January/February 2004, p. 44-47.
Publishing Information:Southern Pines, NC: The Turfgrass Council of North Carolina, Inc.
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Safety; Staff training; Health; Pesticide usage legislation; Pesticide safety; Protective clothing; Personnel management
Abstract/Contents:Discusses safety issues facing turfgrass workers. States that "by law, all employees must be made aware of hazards in their workplace, which means that all turfgrass managers must have a Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program for their company." Lists the components and requirements that pesticide-using turfgrass managers must have as part of a HAZCOM program. Describes the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) performance criteria for respirators. Describes how to effectively estabilish a safety plan. Provides an "employee checklist for mower safety." Recommends that a "safety coordinator" be appointed to oversee the safety program.
Language:English
References:0
Note:Reprint appears in Tennessee Turfgrass, December/January 2004, p. 26-28, with variant pictures
Includes sidebars, "Safety training for non-english- speaking employees," p. 45 and "Employee safety information sites for turf managers," p. 45
Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Martin, M. 2004. The basics of safety for turfgrass workers. N.C. Turfgrass. p. 44-47.
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    Notes: Item is within a single large file; Tenessee Turfgrass reprint; Variant pictures
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