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  1. 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 ...

  2. 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 ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Child Safety Fact Sheets

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/resources/fact-sheets/child-safety-fact-sheets

    Pre-School Children Careful in the Country Cows, Critters, and You Look for the Sign Tractor Talk Elementary ...

  8. Working Safely with Anhydrous Ammonia

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/march-2016/injury-prevention/working-safely-anhydrous-ammonia

    ammonia in the next few weeks. Anyone working with anhydrous ammonia should be familiar with the safe use ... maintained, equipment becomes damaged, or workers are not trained to follow exact procedures. Additional ... system. Some simple suggestions when working with anhydrous ammonia in the field include:- Always have ...

  9. Safely Working with Anhydrous Ammonia in the Field

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/april-2015/injury-prevention/safely-working-anhydrous-ammonia-field

    ammonia in the next few weeks. Even though anhydrous ammonia is a very good fertilizer, there are hazards ... unintended release can occur if the equipment is not well maintained, equipment becomes damaged, or workers ... anhydrous ammonia in the field include:- Always have water readily available. This should include a squirt ...

  10. National Farm Safety and Health Week 2021

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/national-farm-safety-and-health-week-2021

    a time to turn the spotlight on far too overlooked practices in agriculture. Safety and health always ... – Safety & Health for Youth in Agriculture Thursday – Agricultural Fertilizer & Chemical Safety ... Friday – Safety & Health for Women in Agriculture Head over to the  National Education Center for ...

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