September 23, 2021
Pesticide Safety Fact Sheet DESCRIPTION This fact sheet aims to provide the reader with valuable information about handling, using, and disposing of pesticides safely. WHY? • To protect people, both yourself and others. • To protect the environment, including, but not limited to, water, plants, and animals. HUMAN HARM Humans can be poisoned or injured […]
September 22, 2021
Youth Agricultural Safety Fact Sheet DESCRIPTION The objective is to provide basic information regarding the health and safety of youth in and around agricultural operations. FACTS • Children 20 years of age or younger account for 104 deaths annually on farms and ranches. • Two common causes for agriculturally related child fatalities are drowning or […]
September 21, 2021
Overall Farmer Health Fact Sheet DESCRIPTION The objective is to provide basic information regarding the overall health of farmers and how to get help if needed. OVERVIEW Recently, farmer health has taken a new focus other than day-to-day hazards on the farm. This new focus includes drug abuse and a stern look at mental health […]
September 20, 2021
Tractor and Rural Roadway Safety Fact Sheet DESCRIPTION The objective is to provide basic tractor and rural roadway safety information, including operating procedures and proper roadway etiquette. OPERATION OF MACHINE • Check for bystanders. • Be familiar with the terrain and work area to identify any debris or obstacles • Keep body within the platform. […]
September 5, 2021
Charles V Privette, III Hometown: Pendleton, SC Position: Department Chair, Agricultural Sciences I grew up on a small beef cattle farm in Pendleton, SC, where my dad worked with Clemson Extension as their Irrigation Specialist. I then, in turn, would travel with him as a kid to farms and field days across the state. This […]
September 5, 2021
The 2019 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 573 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For […]
September 5, 2021
Hayride Safety Always ensure young children are with an adult. Do not stand or walk around while actively on a hayride. Keep all arms and legs inside the wagon while it is moving. Do not have passengers on the tractor pulling the wagon. Never unload or load onto a hayride while the tractor is still […]
September 5, 2021
Ag Injury News 8/10/2021: Death of migrant worker struck by lightning west of Montreal sparks investigations 8/06/2021: 10-year-old boy dead following farm accident on Friday: Manitoba RCMP 7/20/2021: Logger pinned by trees in Canton flown to area hospital for his injuries 7/19/2021: Pilot of crop-dusting helicopter killed in Minnesota crash 7/18/2021: Man found dead in […]
August 5, 2021
Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Display Answers 1. Breaker is too large for the circuit. 2. Exposed wire at the base of the breaker. 3. GFCI is placed at the end of the circuit, leaving it unprotected. 4. Connecting wires are exposed. 5. Outlet is broken and exposed on the opposite side. 6. Ground is broken. […]
August 5, 2021
Ag Injury News Report 7/09/2021: White County man in hospital with life-threatening injuries after crash 7/06/2021: Missouri man killed in head-on crash with farm tractor 7/06/2021: Police: Teen recovering after farm accident 7/04/2021: Rancher pinned under ATV for two days survived on water, beer 6/30/2021: Saint Ansgar man killed in tractor accident 6/30/2021: Man pinned […]
