Tag: farm safety
Take the time to plan ahead for farm emergencies
Planning for farm emergencies can feel overwhelming. Learn how to break it into simple tasks to be prepared no matter what happens.
Hay barn fires a real hazard when the rain keeps coming
Hay fires are caused when bacteria in wet hay create so much heat that the hay spontaneously combusts. Learn how to monitor hay to prevent a fire.
Respiratory hazards for ag workers topic of webinar
AgriSafe will host a webinar to discuss the dangers of non-allergic respiratory hazards in agriculture from 11 a.m. to noon on May 16.
Spring is the time for tractor safety
Farm equipment will be a frequent sight on our roads in the coming weeks, and taking a few minutes for safety could prevent an accident.
Harvest season roadway safety tips
Farmers are reminded of roadway safety tips as harvest season approaches.
Grain bin and silo safety tips for National Farm Safety and...
Ohio State and Penn State agriculture experts discuss grain bin and silo safety tips to avoid entrapment and hazardous gases.
ATV and chainsaw safety webinars scheduled
Two webinars on equipment and rural roadway safety will be held Sept. 18 during National Farm Safety and Health Week.
Injuries, fatalities from agricultural confined space incidents increased last year: report
Last year saw a roughly 40 percent increase in the number of reported cases involving agricultural confined spaces.
Dust explosion incidents increased, but no fatalities
The annual summary recording nationwide grain dust bin explosions reported nine incidents in 2022.
Are you prepared for disaster on your farm?
There are realistic and scary disasters that can affect your farm or family. Make sure you're preapred.
