Ag Safety STAT: April 2016

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Ag Safety S.T.A.T. – Safe Tactics for Ag Today is an electronic newsletter prepared by team members from the OSU Extension Agricultural Safety & Health Office. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and activities that may be re-published in your own newsletters or programs. If you have safety-related questions or program ideas that you would like to share, please contact Dee Jepsen at jepsen.4@osu.edu
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Announcements

  1. Sun Safe Hats Available for Sale

    The OSU Agricultural Safety and Health Program has sun safe hats for sale. These sun safe hats are great for Master Gardeners, field researchers, golf enthusiasts, local farmers, OSU alumni, etc. 

  2. AgrAbility Educational Programs

    To help prevent back injuries for farmers and gardeners, Ohio AgrAbility will be presenting “Oh My Aching Back” presentations throughout the state. 

Injury Prevention

  1. Warning Labels and Equipment Manuals can Help Reduce Injuries

    Kent McGuire – OSU Ag Safety and Health:

    Today’s agricultural equipment is powerful, very efficient and versatile in how it can be used. The warning labels and equipment manual can be great tools for refreshing our memory of the hazards associated with the equipment.

  2. Overexertion and Fatigue

    Andy Bauer—Ohio AgrAbility Program Educational Coordinator:

    Hopefully, spring weather is finally here, bringing with it long hours.  Getting field work done, crops planted and the garden planted in a timely manner are important tasks this time of year. During this time of

Emergency Management

  1. Hazardous Chemical Awareness

    Kent McGuire—OSU Ag Safety and Health:

    According to the EPA's Emergency Response Community Involvement Program, individuals should stay informed about the presence of hazardous substances in their local area. An important aspect of emergency management is to recognize a

Spot the Safety Issue

  1. Spot the Safety Violation