Tag: safety tips
Ohio utility vehicle laws
In June, Ohio passed a state law allowing multipurpose farm utility vehicles to drive on all roads, except highways.
Harvest season safety tips
Please read up on all the farm safety tips you can find before you get busy with harvest.
Farm chemical safety checklist
National Farm Safety Week is Sept. 17-23. Celebrate this year by making sure farm chemicals are kept safe.
Keeping farm workers safe: Learn more at the Review demos
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States, and the 2017 Farm Science Review has information to keep farm workers safe.
Use a seatbelt in the back seat
A recent survey exposed a common misperception among vehicle passengers that sitting in the back seat of a vehicle is safer than sitting in the front.
How to tag livestock properly
Tagging livestock is an important part of animal identification but must be done properly to keep the animal from losing its tag or getting an infection.
EEE virus found in horse in Ashtabula County, Ohio
A horse from Ashtabula County was recently confirmed to have eastern equine encephalitis.
How to plan for farm emergencies
Farm accidents and emergencies can happen anytime. Preplanning is an important step in farm safety.
11 safety tips for handling backyard chickens
Safe handling practices with backyard chickens are the key to avoiding Salmonella infection, which may cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.
5 tips for sun safety in the field
Small changes occur in the skin each time it is exposed to sunlight. Here are some things to consider before working long hours in the sun this summer.
