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Green Tobacco Sickness - Overview

Green Tobacco Sickness - Overview

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Overview

Workers who plant, cultivate and harvest tobacco are at risk of suffering from a form of nicotine poisoning known as "Green Tobacco Sickness". This illness causes nausea and vomiting that can lead to hospitalization and lost work time. Tobacco workers suffering from Green Tobacco Sickness are at greater risk for heat illness—a potentially deadly condition.

Agricultural Operations - Resources

Agricultural Operations - Resources

Resources

Find resources here such as links to free publications, training materials, and state resources

Agriculture Industry Publications

Agricultural Operations

Agricultural Operations - Hazards & Controls

Agricultural Operations - Hazards & Controls

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Hazards & Controls

Farmworkers are exposed to numerous safety, health, environmental, biological, and respiratory hazards. These include hazards related to grain bins and silos, hazard communication of chemicals, noise, musculoskeletal injuries, heat, and others. Learn about controls and solutions related to these and other hazards.

Agricultural Operations - Standards

Standards

Agricultural operations are addressed in specific standards for agriculture and general industry. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to agricultural operations.

OSHA Standards