Agritourism [2009]

Details

• Corporate Authors:
  University of Texas at Tyler. Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
• Description:
  October brings pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hay rides throughout the region. Other types of agritourism like farm tours, petting zoos, and wineries are also popular tourist attractions for the Southwest US. Although these are fantastic opportunities to expose families to agriculture, agritourism operators need to keep safety and health in mind. Agritourism visitors are not always familiar with agricultural operations or the risks that exist on the farm. In order to maintain a safe and fun environment, operators should follow these safety tips. Be aware of the attractive nuisances on your property. (An attractive nuisance is a hazard that naturally attracts ordinary people.) Turn off the tractor or ATV and remove the keys when not in operation. Do not take extra riders on the tractor or ATV. Wear appropriate clothing when operating a tractor or ATV. Lock up pesticides and chemicals. Only allow healthy, calm, & well-mannered animals to interact with visitors. Clearly mark areas that are restricted, like ponds and certain buildings. Keep paths clear and clean. Monitor the areas occupied by visitors. Maintain clean restrooms and hand washing facilities. Provide adequate parking. Keep a stocked first aid kit on hand. Agritourism is a unique approach to educating urban families about agriculture and providing income to producers. Remember that the operator is responsible for the safety of the visitors and employees on the agritourism operation. Check with your insurance company on liability coverage for your agritourism operation. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Accident Prevention Accidents Agriculture Health Promotion Occupational Health Public Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Accident Prevention Agricultural Industry Health Promotion Injury Prevention Public Health Safety Education
• Publisher:
  The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Newsletter
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 6 ; Texas
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1-2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20053609
• Citation:
  Monthly Safety Blast. Tyler, TX: The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education, 2009 Oct; :1-2
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2010
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20010930
• Source Full Name:
  Monthly Safety Blast
• End Date:
  20270929
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:42a5b3755599b8cb38a1f7d43269553d8c9352ff55fbcad961aabacecfdad240df941ca1b4cd512afb977d553e8fc9197cc63afb5496a37b8bb7718fecd6ed03
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/216336/cdc_216336_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 126.69 KB ]