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  1. 'We are continuing to look for best management practices' to improve water quality

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/we-are-continuing-look-for-best-management-practices-improve-water-quality

    the potential for harmful algal blooms," he said.    "We have to balance protecting water ... With harmful algal blooms forecast to have increased this summer in western Lake Erie, experts ... both."—John C. "Jack" Fisher, executive vice president, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Algal blooms ...

  2. Drinking Water Regulations

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-423

    this, the United States Congress first passed the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974. The act charged the ... ultimately responsible for providing safe water and complying with the regulations. Drinking Water Standards ... The Safe Drinking Water Act sets requirements for treatment, monitoring and reporting by public water ...

  3. Efficient Lawn Care Practices to Help Protect Ohio’s Waterways

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5812

    algal blooms (HABs) can have a significant impact on water quality, which effects human health, the ... Merchant-Masonbrink. 2011. Harmful Algal Blooms in Ohio Waters. Ohio Sea Grant, The Ohio State University. PDF. ... ohioseagrant.osu.edu/products/ab280/habs-in-ohio-waters. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). n.d. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the ...

  4. New lab to help fight the (algae-fueled) battle of Lake Erie

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/new-lab-help-fight-the-algae-fueled-battle-lake-erie

    nuisance algal blooms, which are unattractive and may have a negative impact on tourism and water quality, ... harmful algal bloom problem is not gone, and reducing phosphorus loading is as important as ever, so being ... and to harmful algal blooms, or HABs, which can threaten the health of people and animals.  ...

  5. Food Preservation: Preserving Water for Emergency Use

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5354

    kill any disease-causing bacteria in the water. Let the water cool before drinking, keeping it covered ... DC. ready.gov/water Skipton, S. Storing a Safe Emergency Drinking Water Supply. University of ... natural disasters, floods and unexpected water outages, having a safe water supply for your family is ...

  6. Keeping Baby Formula Safe

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/MOB-3

    mix the formula, and how to make and keep the bottles safe. Use these tips to help your baby start out ... on the right path to good health. Step-by-Step Guide for Making Baby's Formula Safe Step One: ... Washing Wash your hands with soap and hot water. Wash all bottle items: bottles, nipples, covers, can ...

  7. Safely Starting and Stopping a Tractor for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892266

    this module: Present the information below on safe starting and stopping practices. Have an experienced ... tractor operator demonstrate safe techniques for starting and stopping a tractor. Explain each technique ... as it is demonstrated. Supervise workers carefully as they practice safe starting and stopping ...

  8. Stay Hydrated this Summer

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/stay-hydrated-summer

    dehydration and stay healthy this summer. Consider the following tips: Keep water on hand. You are more likely ... to drink water if it is easy to access. If you’re working in the shop or barn, fill a large water jug ... a visible area, or use another effective method to remind yourself to stop and get a drink.  Limit sodium. ...

  9. Safe Operation of Portable Circular Power Saws

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59173

    Safe Keep extension cords out of water. Keep work area free of clutter and debris. Use proper lighting. ... Natural Resources 09/03/2019 Agricultural Safety and Health Program Objective: To be able to safely use ... involved with using power saws and how these hazards can be avoided. Ask the workers why the hazards ...

  10. Shiga-Toxin Escherichia coli: What You Should Know About this Group of Foodborne Pathogens

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5561-11

    Do not eat raw alfalfa and other sprouts. Use water from a safe water supply for drinking and washing ... counters with paper towels or clean cloths and hot soapy water before and after cooking food. Keep foods ... fecal contaminated meats in slaughterhouses. However, it is also associated with contaminated water, raw ...

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