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Extension Disaster Education Network
the country, no matter how remote the area. You can find information about the water requirements for ... how to seek humanitarian aid for your local community during the recovery process or how to prevent ... mold? EDEN has the educational resources to guide you. Stop by the EDEN website to explore, ...
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Hay Baler Safety
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/hay-baler-safety
Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension, Hardin County ANR Educator Operating a hay baler safely is ... with limited time. Therefore, operators must always work safely as no hay or straw crop is worth injury ... cause considerable harm if not serviced or operated safely. Knives, belts, power take-off (PTO) shafts, ...
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‘Making the Connection’ with a Reliable Hitch Pin
(Iowa, 2002).” During spring planting and field work, think about how many times you install a hitch pin ... pins that have a locking device to keep them in place. • Use the largest diameter hitch pin that will ... and equipment when transporting on the road; this won’t stop the hitch pin from coming out or ...
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Preventing Slips and Falls During Icy Conditions
become a severe problem on the farm. Water troughs ice over, barn doors freeze shut, and ice glazes over ... shuffle, and try to ensure your torso stays balanced over your feet.- Keep your hands out of your pockets. ... texture to increase traction while walking.- Take extra precaution around livestock watering areas. Ice ...
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Don’t let arthritis or chronic pain stop you from gardening: Choosing the right tools and equipment
difference between completing a task, and being forced to stop because of pain and exhaustion. Before ... for you to use with one hand, it has a cuff which wraps around your forearm, and a grip handle to keep ... designed to save strain to your lower back. Tools with ergonomic grips or handles allow you to keep your ...
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Safety Through the Seasons 2021
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021
Ag Safety S.T.A.T. – Safe Tactics for Ag Today is prepared by the OSU Extension Agricultural ... Safety & Health Team. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and activities that may be ...
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Safety Through the Seasons 2022
https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2022
Ag Safety S.T.A.T. – Safe Tactics for Ag Today is prepared by the OSU Extension Agricultural ... Safety & Health Team. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and activities that may be ...
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Safety Through the Seasons 2023
https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2023
Ag Safety S.T.A.T. – Safe Tactics for Ag Today is prepared by the OSU Extension Agricultural ... Safety & Health Team. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and activities that may be ...
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Warning Labels and Equipment Manuals can Help Reduce Injuries
and versatile in how it can be used. Recently while looking over a new piece of tillage equipment, ... a section dedicated to safe operation and a review of the warning labels. Manufacturers use these items to ... a complete stop. These parts can include rotary mower blades, flywheels, and equipment that must go through ...
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Safety Considerations for Hay Baling Season
completely stopped. Stay clear of power take-off, pick up area, auger or feeder forks while a baler is in ... ride on top of the wagon stack. Keep the bale close to the ground when moving bales with a front-end ... loader. When hauling bales with a wagon or trailer, use a tractor or truck large enough to handle or stop ...