Year: 2022

Questions
1. Hypothermia occurs when the body’s temperature drops below ___ degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Before going outside in the cold, you should always _________.
3. How far should space heaters before from any objects or persons? 
4. To prevent pipes from freezing, you should do what? 
5. What areas of skin are the most susceptible to frostbite? 

Answers
1. 95
2. Wear the appropriate clothing and dress in layers
3. 3 feet
4. Leave one running during freezing temperatures
5. Exposed skin, hands, fingers, and toes

Cold Weather Safety

Extremely cold air affects most of the United States and comes every year. During the winter, precautions should be taken when working in cold weather.

Frostbite
People working in the cold are exposed to the risk of frostbite. Frostbite can occur within a matter of minutes, depending on the temperature. Areas of skin that are most prone to frostbite are exposed skin, hands, fingers, and toes.

Hypothermia
Another concern for working in the cold is hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat. Often this happens when the body temperature is below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Common symptoms of hypothermia are shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, and drowsiness.

Cold Weather and Plants
Frost and cold weather can be harmful to crops and plants. In the late fall and early spring, temperatures can dip below freezing when crops are in the ground. This can cause plants and crops to be hurt or killed. Frost typically happens on clear, calm nights when temperatures are in the mid-30s.

Safety Measures

• Only go in the cold when necessary. If you are in the cold for extended periods, make sure you wear the appropriate clothing with lots of layers.
• If you must travel in winter weather, check the conditions before traveling. Ensure that the roads of clear of any ice or snow.
• If you lose power, make sure you have prepared an emergency response kit. This kit should include flashlights, candles, a battery-powered radio, water, and non-perishable food items. If you must charge your phone in your car, be cautious of Carbon Monoxide poisoning while staying in your car for long periods.
• If you have a space heater in your house, it should be at least three feet from any persons or objects. Before leaving a room for an extended period, ensure the space heater is turned off or unplugged.
• Pipes may freeze in cold temperatures. It might be beneficial to keep water running on extremely cold nights to prevent your pipes from freezing.

Information from National Weather Service

Ag Injury News Report

11/14/2022: Manure Pit Death Questions Remain
11/10/2022: West Plains woman in serious condition after truck hits farm animals in the road
11/10/2022: West Virginia man dies in ATV accident
11/09/2022: Kirksey man killed in farm accident
11/01/2022: ‘It was a miracle’: Farmer saved after being buried under soybeans in grain bin
10/29/2022: Man killed after becoming trapped under a tractor
10/26/2022: TX Man Dies After Becoming Stuck in Cotton Gin

Questions

1. True or False: when operating an ATV/UTV on a roadway, you must have locking breaks, headlights, and a slow moving vehicle sign.
2. ATVs should only be used on ______ _______.
3. What PPE should be worn when operating an ATV/UTV?
4. True or False: passengers should never be carried on a single-rider ATV.
5. Where should each passenger ride on a UTV?

Answers
1. False
2. Designated trails
3. DOT‐complainant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over‐the‐ankle boots, and gloves
4. True
5. In his or her seat

ATV/UTV Safety

ATV Safety Basics

• DOT‐complainant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over‐the‐ankle boots, and gloves
• Never ride on the paved road except to cross when safe and permitted by law
• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
• Never carry passengers on a single‐rider ATV
• Ride an age‐appropriate ATV
• Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys
• Ride only on designed trails and at safe speeds

UTV Safety Basics

• Always keep legs and arms inside the vehicle
• Drive slow and turn smooth to avoid overturn
• Do not turn the vehicle in mid‐slope because of the increased risk of overturn
• Use appropriate speed on rough terrain
• Each passenger must ride in his/her seat
• Do not haul passengers in the cargo area
• Passengers must be tall enough to reach handhold while their backs are against the seat and feet are flat on floorboards
• Be cautious backing up because of pedestrians
• Ensure cargo/hauled materials are properly secured with attention to the center of gravity.

Ag Injury News Report

10/17/2022: One dead after crashing into a grain bin off Highway 30 near Atkins
10/15/2022: Man killed in Vilas County UTV crash
10/14/2022: Darke County couple flown to hospital after being run over by tractor
10/12/2022: A man is dead after a tractor roll-over in Boone County
10/10/2022: Ashland County man dies in mowing accident
10/06/2022: Man from Purdin dies when farm tractor overturns in a creek
10/05/2022: Tragic farm machinery accident claims life of 83-year-old Madison County man

Questions

1. True or False: mothers may become aggressive while protecting their young.
2. Never approach an animal in its _____________.
3. When working in close quarters with livestock, you should always do what?
4. True or False: spooked animals pose no more threat than calm animals.
5. How should work areas be kept when working with livestock?

Answers

1. True
2. Blind spot
3. Always have a way out
4. False
5. Work areas should be kept clean

Animal Safety

Many people do not consider livestock a threat; however, every year, many people are injured or killed by livestock. It is important to always respect the livestock and to understand they can pose many threats to humans.

Safety Reminders for Handling Livestock

• Keep work areas clean not only for yourself but also for the livestock.
• Always be respectful of the animals. Often they do not intend to hurt you, but their size can pose a threat.
• Keep children away from livestock while working with it.
• Always leave yourself a way out when working in close quarters with livestock.
• When working with a mother and her young, be extra careful. Often mothers can become very protective of their young, which could result in injury to themselves or others.
• Stay clear of animals that are frightened or spooked. Often these animals will act out of fear and could injure you.
• When approaching livestock, always ensure they know that you are there. Never approach an animal in its blind spot.

Ag Injury News Report

9/21/2022: Father and his two sons dead after being trapped in silo on Penns Valley farm
9/12/2022: Ten Injured in S.D. Dairy Barn Construction
9/8/2022: Two hospitalized at UIHC after Washington County tractor accident
9/8/2022: Updated: victims of fatal crash identified
9/6/2022: Man dead following tractor-train crash near Litchfield
8/31/2022: Crawford County man trapped in grain bin flown to hospital
8/30/2022: Infant killed in tragic accident with tractor

Questions

1. True or false: women are typically more susceptible to depression, anxiety, or other mental illnesses.
2. What percentage of farmers are female in the United States?
3. _________ women face risks that other women might now.
4. What cancer is a predominant risk for women in agriculture?
5. Why can working with livestock be harmful to a pregnant woman?

Answers

1. True
2. 31%
3. Pregnant
4. Breast cancer
5. Harmful bacteria can be passed from the mother to the unborn baby.