Nurse Murf is a syndicated column by Helen Murphy sharing current medical and safety information for those that work in farming. Born in a partnership between the PNASH Center and the Western Farmer-Stockman, Nurse Murf is an exceptional source of health science and best practice solutions. If you are interested in publishing Nurse Murf contact us at hmurf@uw.edu.

The following documents are downloadable pdf files.

Beat the Heat Before Illnesses Hit
Protecting Skin from Sun’s Rays Today Prevents Cancerous Growths in the Future
Ladders Raise Orchard Injuries
Take Heed in Contact with OP Pesticides
Accept Sound Advice
Tractor Safety Advice Saves Lives
Respiratory Ailments Nothing to Sneeze at
Ag Study Offers Data on Pesticides, Cancer
Focus on Farm Safety when Inviting Public
Washington Program Monitors Enzyme in Pesticide Handlers
Statistics Mirror Hazards of Farmwork
Handling Language Barriers Correctly
UW Researcher Seeks Methods to Track Path of Dairy Microbes
Workers Tell of Ladder Injuries
Use Animal Sense to Prevent Injury
It’s Just Seconds to Grain Bin Entrapment
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