Tag: safety tips
Make sure you’re healthy enough to hunt
Hunters should physically prepare for their season by engaging in at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity plus strength training three times a week.
Manure holding pond safety
Take a second to review safety measures and precautions that can be taken to avoid accidents around manure holding ponds.
Don’t burn leaves or brush in November
Ohio law prohibits outdoor debris burning from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the end of November. Burning is limited due to an abundance of dry fuel on the ground.
More airborne hazards on the farm
Inhaling molds, dust, disinfectants, pesticides, fumigants and fumes can be dangerous. Learn how to protect yourself when working on the farm.
How to make trick-or-treat safer and healthier
Planning ahead can make trick-or-treating more fun for your child and the rest of the neighborhood. Encourage healthy habits and food safety this Halloween.
5 airborne hazards to beware of on the farm
Learn more about common airborne hazards, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent dangerous side effects or death.
Hunter safety starts with the tree stand
Tree stand accidents are currently the number one cause of hunter-related injury every season.
Pennsylvania utility vehicle laws
Laws and regulations for multipurpose farm utility vehicles differ from one municipality to another in Pennsylvania.
Preventing combine fires
Dry corn and soybean fields have put farmers at greater risk of their combines catching on fire while harvesting crops.
Harvest season safety tips, reminders
Harvest is one of the times of the year when farm fatalities increase. Learn how to maintain a safe work environment for you, your family and employees.
