Tag: farm safety
Checklist can keep children safer on farms
Farm safety needs everyone's attention: A youth dies in an farming incident about every three days in the United States. A new checklist for parents could save one of those lives.
The curiosity of a child on the farm
Judith Sutherland recalls a close call from her childhood and reminds us that safety should always be a top priority with children on the farm.
Manure holding pond safety
Take a second to review safety measures and precautions that can be taken to avoid accidents around manure holding ponds.
More airborne hazards on the farm
Inhaling molds, dust, disinfectants, pesticides, fumigants and fumes can be dangerous. Learn how to protect yourself when working on the farm.
5 airborne hazards to beware of on the farm
Learn more about common airborne hazards, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent dangerous side effects or death.
Pennsylvania utility vehicle laws
Laws and regulations for multipurpose farm utility vehicles differ from one municipality to another in Pennsylvania.
Preventing combine fires
Dry corn and soybean fields have put farmers at greater risk of their combines catching on fire while harvesting crops.
Harvest season safety tips, reminders
Harvest is one of the times of the year when farm fatalities increase. Learn how to maintain a safe work environment for you, your family and employees.
Ohio utility vehicle laws
In June, Ohio passed a state law allowing multipurpose farm utility vehicles to drive on all roads, except highways.
Harvest season safety tips
Please read up on all the farm safety tips you can find before you get busy with harvest.
