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Ohio State Economist: Taxing Phosphorus Could Reduce Risk of Algal Blooms
https://aede.osu.edu/news/ohio-state-economist-taxing-phosphorus-could-reduce-risk-algal-blooms
severe algal blooms that stem from phosphorus, an Ohio State University environmental economist suggests ... National Center for Water Quality Research at northwest Ohio’s Heidelberg University and study how ... phosphorus and attached phosphorus: Soluble phosphorus is more responsible for the toxic algal blooms in ...
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Protecting Against Cold for Trainers and Supervisors
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892248
gloves. Also, wear polypropylene underwear to keep water away from the skin. Take frequent short breaks in ... Drink warm, sweet beverages such as sugar water or sports-type drinks. Eat high-calorie foods such as ... risky. Cold environments can include low temperatures, high winds, dampness, and cold water. Workers need ...
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Ohio State Economists to Hold Water Quality Discussion During 2013 Farm Science Review
thousands of wildlife species, drinking water for millions of people and a billion-dollar fishing industry,” ... runoff, especially phosphorus, has caused frequent and intense harmful algal blooms in the lake in recent ... LONDON, Ohio – With increased understanding of the costs of agricultural runoff and its impact on water ...
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Safe Use of the Power Take-off (PTO)
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59122
Review the true or false quiz. Background Keep safety shields securely fastened on equipment. Safe ... dangers of the PTO system, and to learn to use the system safely. Trainer’s Note PTOs are used on farm and ... lawn equipment. Demonstrate how to properly hook up and unhook a PTO. Wear close-fitting clothing to ...
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Using a Waterslide to Introduce STEM to Younger Youth
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/4h-38
Figure 1. Water Slide Learning Stations Participants will stop at each laminated lesson card on the ... bales at the end is because your body will keep going until another force or object stops it. As ... field. Given the need for an increased scientific employee base, this is promising news. STEM programs ...
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Rotavirus: A Concern for Infants and Young Children
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5580
sprouts. Use water from a safe water supply for drinking and washing fresh produce. Remove outer wilted and ... raw, such as salads. The good news about this virus is that it doesn't multiply in foods or water ... you are traveling in an area that appears to have polluted water, drink bottled beverages without ice. ...
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Campylobacteriosis: A Concern for Parents with Young Children and Other Young Adults
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5565-11
polluted with poultry feces can contaminate other foods, drinking water, or swimming pools. How Can You ... cloths and hot soapy water before and after cooking food. Keep foods that are ready to eat away from raw ... Some states allow sale, but restrict conditions for legal sale. Contaminated water that has been ...
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Power Lawn Mowers for Trainers and Supervisors
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892239
important to know how to quickly disengage the clutch and stop the engine. To Operate Any Power Lawn Mower, ... according to safety guidelines. Trainer’s Note Safe lawn mowing practices can prevent injuries. For this ... Discuss mowing incidents and brainstorm about how these incidents could have been prevented. Review the ...
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Recreation Demand for Great Lakes Beaches and Responses to Algae
https://aede.osu.edu/events/recreation-demand-great-lakes-beaches-and-responses-algae
Resurgent harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Lake Erie have heightened public and political interest in the ... economic benefits of improving and protecting Great Lakes water quality. I describe efforts to model the ... such as water temperature and the history of beach closures at a site. The recreation demand model is ...
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Kindergarten: Caution—Is Your Home Safe?
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/BB-K-8
children will eat and drink just about anything. Keep all liquids and solids that may be poisonous out of ... child-proof medicine bottles whenever there is a chance young children will be around. Be sure to keep all ... put it away in a safe place immediately. Children do not realize that what is safe for an older person ...