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The National Agriculture Safety Database

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NASD is a national central repository of agricultural health, safety, and injury prevention materials for the agricultural community and especially for agricultural safety specialists. The mission of the NASD project is:

  • To provide a national information resource for the dissemination of information;
  • To identify and disseminate prevention information to agricultural workers on occupational hazards associated with injuries, death and illness;
  • To promote the consideration of safety and health issues into the management of agricultural operations for the purpose of reducing agricultural work-related injuries and illnesses; and
  • To provide a convenient way for members of the agricultural safety and health community to share educational and research materials with their colleagues

The expansion and maintenance of NASD is being funded by:

  • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Disclaimer
NASD is a national repository of agricultural health, safety, and injury prevention materials for the agricultural community. NASD includes materials from many government and academic sources, including NIOSH. However, information found in NASD does not represent NIOSH policy.

The National Agriculture Safety Database


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Page last updated: October 5, 2009
Page last reviewed: October 5, 2009
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division