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  1. ‘Making the Connection’ with a Reliable Hitch Pin

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/machinery-maintenance/%E2%80%98making-connection%E2%80%99-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 ...

  2. The Plant Protective Box

    https://butler.osu.edu/news/plant-protective-box

    across some old wooden window screens.  That’s how I got started 40 years ago.  A screened box will keep ... make that wish come true. How I got started:  Over forty years ago I become so frustrated with cabbage ... beasts trying to crawl underneath.  Sunlight and rain water were able to pour through the screens ...

  3. Preventing Slips and Falls During Icy Conditions

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/january-2017/injury-prevention/preventing-slips-and-falls-during-icy

    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 ...

  4. Hellebore – Soon the first flowers of the hellebore will Welcome Spring

    https://butler.osu.edu/news/hellebore-%E2%80%93-soon-first-flowers-hellebore-will-welcome-spring

    this area, their green leaves show through the snow all winter and in very early spring they bloom with ... to when they bloom. It is only in the last few years that hellebores have become common in nursery ... may germinate the next spring.  It takes two to three years for the seedlings to bloom, but hellebores ...

  5. Extension Today: Tailgate Burger Grilling

    https://extension.osu.edu/today/grilling-burgers

    grill apprentice to grill master! Learn how to safely use a grill while preparing delicious meals. With ... a hot, clean grill; well-prepped burger patties; safe food-handling techniques; and savory sandwich ... toppings. Learn how to make your next gathering a tasty success with some tailgate tips from our very own ...

  6. Don’t let arthritis or chronic pain stop you from gardening: Choosing the right tools and equipment

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/july-2017/ohio-agrability/don%E2%80%99t-let-arthritis-or-chronic-pain-stop-you

    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 ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. 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 ...

  10. Warning Labels and Equipment Manuals can Help Reduce Injuries

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/april-2016/injury-prevention/warning-labels-and-equipment-manuals-can-help

    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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