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Journal of Agromedicine Volume 29, 2024 - Issue 2: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing: Injury and Illness Surveillance
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Research Article

Counting Farm Injuries and Fatalities: An Assessment of Irish Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Data Systems

Mohammad Mohammadrezaeia Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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David Mereditha Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9211-0869View further author information
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John McNamarab Teagasc, KT Health and Safety Unit, Kildalton, Kilkenny, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3013-8695View further author information
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Pages 289-296 | Published online: 21 Feb 2024

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