Site
Search results
-
Severe Weather on the Farm
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/severe-weather-farm
pretty busy. Keeping in Touch Modern communication tools such as cell phones and portable weather radios ... ahead of time what is coming. In the spring severe weather season, conditions can change drastically ... events. Similar to stray lightning, flooding may occur even in areas that have received no rain if there was ...
-
Prevent Combine Fires During Fall Harvest
plan in place and discuss it with the other workers or family members. Knowing what to do in the event ... weather conditions have led to an increase in combine fires. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and ... in the nation for combine fires. Other states leading the list include Minnesota (1 st), Iowa (2 nd), ...
-
Summer Days Ahead: Don’t Ignore Heat Stress!
injuries. Protect yourself, your family and farm workers by implementing preventive measures and knowing the ... plenty of water to stay hydrated; avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages. During heavy work in heat, the ... some drugs may increase sensitivity. Build up a tolerance to working in the heat. Wear hats and sun ...
-
“Shift Farm Safety Into High Gear.”
State University Extension and federal information resources to support improving safety in each of the ... advocates and safety professionals across the country to turn the spotlight on safe worker practices on the ... “ Shift Farm Safety Into High Gear.” OSU Agriculture Safety & Health would like to share some Ohio ...
-
OSU Ag Safety & Health YouTube videos
https://agsafety.osu.edu/youtube-videos
Safely Hitching / Unhitching Equipment Utility Type Vehicle (UTV) Safety EPA Worker Protection Standard ... Confined Space Safety on the Farm Tornado Safety Tips Sharing the Roadways in Amish Country OSU Extension ... and Partners: Keeping People Safe Grain Rescue To view more videos from Ohio State University ...
-
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
https://agsafety.osu.edu/program-areas/covid-19-resources-farmers
to prevent COVID-19 in farm workers and allied operations ... A collection of resources for farmers to foster Safety & Health in the face of the ... Workplaces for COVID-19 NY Forward Safety Plan Template - a fillable form that can guide operations in ...
-
Take Action Against Combine and Field Fires
with the other workers or family members. Knowing what to do in the event of a fire emergency is ... increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields. Unintentional fires are never an enjoyable event ... pre-planning for fire emergencies. Ohio ranks fourth in the nation for combine fires. Other states leading the ...
-
Add Safety To Your Winter Meetings and Workers’ Compensation Programs
industries in the U.S. affecting a wide range of audiences. The diversity of the workers is reflective in the ... Pfeifer at pfeifer.6@osu.edu Aging Productively on the Farm or in the Garden AgrAbility & Universal ... meetings or Workers Compensation group-rating programs. Our staff will work with you to design a program ...
-
Willpower: Some Help with New Year’s Resolutions
that some of you may look forward to something different in 2022. If so, New Year’s resolutions may ... beyond February. Some members of that group claimed that they did not have the willpower to continue. In ... lose weight eat differently, they, by virtue of a changed diet, may reduce their glucose storage. As ...
-
THOUGHTS FROM THE EDITOR – National Farm Safety & Health Week
is September 15- 21, 2019. This year’s theme is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear.” Each day of ... and share with others in your network. Our Facebook page is OSU Ag Safety & Health, our Twitter ... handle is OSUAgSafety. Be sure to check us out for regular safety related messages and events. Daily ...