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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 ...
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October 2019
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/october-2019
Ag Safety S.T.A.T. – Safe Tactics for Ag Today is an electronic newsletter prepared by the OSU ... Extension Agricultural Safety & Health Office. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and ...
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November 2019
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/november-2019
Ag Safety S.T.A.T. – Safe Tactics for Ag Today is an electronic newsletter prepared by the OSU ... Extension Agricultural Safety & Health Office. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and ...