Sector expertise
Workplace health risks can change with the task, season and working environment. IOM brings specialist expertise to assess these risks and develop practical ways to protect people across agricultural, rural and forestry operations.
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How we can help
Agricultural and forestry work can involve dusts, aerosols, fumes, gases, noise and vibration, with exposure changing as tasks, equipment and conditions change.
IOM investigates how and where these risks arise and identifies practical ways to reduce exposure that work within day-to-day operations.
Clear, evidence-led recommendations support healthier working practices and proportionate action.
Understand risks from organic dusts, aerosols, fumes, gases and other airborne contaminants.
Assess noise, vibration, chemical and respiratory risks as work, equipment and conditions change.
Improve equipment, extraction, respiratory protection and working practices in ways that work day to day.
Use clear evidence and proportionate recommendations to manage risk and support compliance.
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