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  1. Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC)

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/april-2017/safety-resource-spotlight/pesticide-educational-resources

    of California Davis Extension, in collaboration with Oregon State University. PERC is the ... PERC is a cooperative agreement between the EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs and University ... clearinghouse for the development of pesticide education materials specifically approved for the EPA’s Worker ...

  2. Avoiding the Emergency Room This Winter

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/winter-season/avoiding-emergency-room-winter

    be sure to allocate extra time to complete your task. Avoid running and quick changes in direction. ... risk is elevated due to ice, wind, snow, and extreme low temperatures. In 2017 OSHA reported that 20% ... of workplace injuries were caused by slipping and falling in winter weather conditions.  Precautions ...

  3. How COVID19 Affects the Safety of Your Fresh Produce

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/news/how-covid19-affects-safety-your-fresh-produce

    coronavirus have shown that the virus can be stable on the surface of lettuce in laboratory conditions. ... any workers are sick, do not handle produce. As with any food safety measures, you should always wash ... of coronavirus on surfaces within one minute of contact.  In addition, everyone should avoid crowded ...

  4. National Fire Prevention Week is October 8 – 14, 2017

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/october-2017/thoughts-editor/national-fire-prevention-week-october-8-%E2%80%93-14

    plan, there are two other important practices to take this month: CHANGE the batteries in your smoke ... a smoke detector now! Having an alert system will help save lives in the unfortunate event of a fire ... Dee Jepsen – State Agricultural Safety and Health Leader At work, at home, on the farm, or in the ...

  5. Celebrating Occupational Therapy Outreach for the Farm

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/april-2017/announcements/celebrating-occupational-therapy-outreach-farm

    everyday activities to their highest potential. In Ohio, we also recognize the OT’s who help farmers stay ... farming after a life changing condition. These conditions can be the results of an injury, and also ... works with OT practitioners to promote independence for people in agriculture. This program conducts ...

  6. Dressing for Cold Weather

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/december-2019/dressing-cold-weather

    workers it may be tempting to “tough it out” or “work through it”.  Prolonged exposure to winter ... hypothermia. Clothing should be your first consideration when working in cold weather. Clothing should be ... activity. The following are recommendations from the National Weather Service for working in cold ...

  7. GAPS Training Webinar

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/gaps-training-webinar-5

    equate to being GAPs certified.  The event is hosted by The OSU Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team and OSU ...

  8. Employee Emergency Response Training

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/winter-2019/emergency-management/employee-emergency-response-training

    response time in providing support in the event of an emergency. The following are some things to consider ... in establishing an employee preparedness plan: In the event of an emergency how will people reconnect ... transport in the event of an emergency? Is there space to shelter livestock in place? Is there adequate ...

  9. Don’t let arthritis or chronic pain stop you from gardening: Raised, vertical and elevated beds and container gardens

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/september-2017/ohio-agrability/don%E2%80%99t-let-arthritis-or-chronic-pain-stop

    For more information on accessible gardens see Green Thumbs Healthy Joints, from West Virginia ... A few points to consider are that gardens that are not in the ground may require more watering, and soil ... the raised bed has limited or no feeling in arms & legs you will have to be careful that the wood ...

  10. Hydroponic GAPs Training

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/hydroponic-gaps-training

    GAPs certified.  The event is hosted by The OSU Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team, CropKing Inc. and the ...

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