Tag: farm safety
Dust explosion incidents increased, but no fatalities
The annual summary recording nationwide grain dust bin explosions reported nine incidents in 2022.
Are you prepared for disaster on your farm?
There are realistic and scary disasters that can affect your farm or family. Make sure you're preapred.
Tips to ensure a safe fall harvest
Fall harvest can approach quickly and with a sense of urgency. However, it’s essential to keep safety in mind to prevent injuries and accidents.
Columbiana County families learn about farm safety
To help families and children learn more about safety on the farm, Columbiana County Farm Bureau, with Ohio State Extension and other groups, held a Kids’ Safety Day May 7, at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds, in Lisbon.
Think about manure pit safety during fall nutrient application
It is time to remind operators and applicators about the importance of following safety precautions when working around manure storage facilities.
Safety is the key when making corn silage
Harvesting corn silage can be dangerous. Please take a few minutes to review safety precautions and harvest recommendations.
Manure pit fatalities spur awareness
On Aug. 10, three brothers died from the toxic fumes of an underground manure pit. In response, Ohio State is reminding farmers of safety precautions.
Confined spaces are an invisible hazard
Confined spaces on farms are hazards, and difficult ones to recognize. Learn safe practices for working in and around confined spaces on farms.
Lessons learned: Butler County farmer has close call accident
You know how to run all the equipment on your farm, but what about your spouse or your kids? A Butler County man learned the hard way that answer was no.
Study reveals ag-related injuries more numerous than previously known
A new study by Penn State researchers suggests that the agriculture industry is even more dangerous than previously believed.
