POA 4.3 Farming Accidents and Injuries Article Quiz

What is the percentage of total U.S. employment that was part of the agriculture and food industries in 2020?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

How many agriculture workers are fatally injured globally every year?

• 170,000

• 150,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

What is the leading cause of death for agriculture workers according to the CDC and NIOSH?

• Amputations

• Tractor and equipment accidents

• Chemical exposure

• Transportation accidents

What are the common types of injury that can occur from working with livestock or other farm animals? (Choose all that apply)

• Bacterial infections from bites

• Stepping and trampling

• Kicks

• Organ damage

What is a common danger on grain farms that can cause suffocation?

• Micrograins in the air

• Exhaustion

• Pesticide exposure

• Heat stroke

What is a potential long-term health issue that can result from chemical exposure on farms?

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Broken bones

• Respiratory disease

• Heat stroke

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What type of accidents can heavy machinery on farms lead to?

• Chemical exposure

• Amputations

• Tractor and equipment accidents

• Burns

The most common amputations are to _____ because of the manual work done with machines. Choose all that apply.

• fingers

• hands

• arms

• feet

What season do the highest number of farming accidents occur in?

• summer

• winter

• fall

• spring

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