Tag: safety
How to carve pumpkins safely
Carving a pumpkin can be a fun, festive, fall family event — as long as you know what you’re doing. Use these tips to reduce the risk of injury.
How to help reduce the risks for teen drivers
For National Teen Driver Safety Week, review risk factors that can impact teen driver safety and learn how to take necessary precautions.
Preventing falls should be on your mind
Of all the ways you can get hurt on the farm, falling is probably one you don't think about much, but maybe you should.
Safe pesticide storage practices
Proper pesticide storage can help prolong chemical shelf life and prevent accidents.
Always prepare for manure spills
The consequences of a manure spill and the degree of negative impact it has, along with the cost, all depend on how prepared you are to deal with it.
How to build a pesticide storage unit
The secure storage of pesticides ensures safety and prevents misuse. Learn more about building a pesticide storage unit and using safe storage practices.
Ohio receives Golden Smokey Award for wildfire prevention
Since 1957, the USDA Forest Service has awarded the Golden Smokey Award for outstanding service in wildfire prevention at the national level.
Penn State’s training was life-saving for farmer
A Pennsylvania farmer trapped in a grain bin in May was rescued by first responders who knew how to save him, thanks to training from Penn State Extension.
Stay safe working with electricity on the farm
Farmers rely on electricity to perform a number of tasks involving lighting, tools and equipment. Here are basic safety tips for working with electricity.
How to create a job safety analysis
Improve farm safety by creating a job safety analysis that provides a written protocol for hazardous jobs and a safe step-by-step way to handle them.
