Ag Safety STAT: February 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
For a printable version please click here.

Announcements

  1. February 21-27 is Grain Bin Safety Week

    Nationwide insurance is collaborating with industry leaders and agricultural professionals to launch its third annual safety contest as part of this year’s Grain Bin Safety Week, which runs Feb 21-27.

  2. A Survey for Ohio Farmers with On-Farm Grain Storage Facilities

    Ohio farmers are being asked to complete a survey about their current grain handling and storage systems. This information will be used to develop future training programs specific for Ohio grain facilities. 

  3. 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. 

Injury Prevention

  1. February is Heart Disease Awareness Month

    Andy Bauer—Ohio AgrAbility Program Educational Coordinator:

    February is American Heart Disease Awareness month and also a time for cold weather and snow. During cold weather, work must be done around the farm, such as feeding livestock, breaking ice in the water trough,

  2. Preventing Sprain/Strain Injuries

    Kent McGuire – OSU Ag Safety and Health Coordinator:

    The physical demands of spring work will soon be here.  Due to the physical nature of agricultural tasks, there can be a tremendous amount of wear and tear on the body. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,

Emergency Management

  1. Is your Emergency Action Plan up to Date?

    Kent McGuire – OSU Ag Safety and Health Coordinator:

    As we continue to plan for busy spring season, it is a great time to establish or review Emergency Action Plans. Whether it’s a structure fire, traumatic farm injury, or natural disaster being prepared can help reduce

Spot the Safety Issue

  1. Spot the Safety Violation

    Can you spot the Safety Violations in this photo?