How to Use the NASD

The National Agricultural Safety Database houses a wealth of knowledge concerning the propriety and safety of agricultural practices. Although its title suggests a merely agricultural base of knowledge, the NASD boasts a variety of safety topics, including home safety and fire hazards, metal health and even workers' compensation. This Internet database can be a useful tool for many people, and it is thus helpful to learn how to use it.

Instructions

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  Navigate to the NASD topic homepage. It can be found by typing "http://nasdonline.org/browse/1/topic.html" your Web browser without the quote marks.

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  Select the topic that best fits your needs by clicking on it. This will take you to a more specific list of topics where you must again select the topic that is the best fit. Continue this process until you arrive at the article that includes the information you desire. If you make a mistake, or want to return to an previous list of topics, click the "back" button on your Web browser, which is usually found in the top left-hand corner of your browser's window.

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  Type one or two keywords into the search box of NASD's website if you are having trouble locating the information you are seeking. The box is present at every level of their website, and is in the top left hand corner of their page. This tactic can also be used to find information more quickly than by perusing the topics.

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  Click the link to agricultural safety centers at the bottom of the Web page in order to locate the website to your nearest center. Researching the information found there will help determine the specifics on the information you are looking for.