September 2, 2022
Hunter Safety According to SCDNR, the four leading causes of hunting incidents are failing to identify their target, firearm safety violations, lack of control or practice with a firearm, and mechanical failure of the firearm. Following the four rules of gun safety can greatly minimize these incidents. The four rules of gun safety are: 1. Treat […]
September 2, 2022
Ag Injury News Report 8/24/2022: OPP says child dead in apparent ‘tragic farming accident’ in Kawartha Lakes, Ont. 8/14/2022: Person dies while operating tobacco harvester at Norfolk County farm 8/10/2022: Teen rushed to hospital after crashing tractor in Bedford County 8/04/2022: Man killed in crash with farm machinery on RM of Dauphin road 8/03/2022: ATV […]
August 5, 2022
Questions 1. _________ is an unplanned event that could result in human injury but does not. 2. Who outlined six spets for identifying hazards? 3. What is the final step in identifying hazards? 4. True or false: the root cause of an incident is the primary issue or hazard that led to the incident occurring. […]
August 5, 2022
Hazard Identification Root Causes Incidents happen very often in agricultural workplaces. Often, the cause of these incidents is hazards. These hazards are referred to as “root causes” because the hazard itself resulted in the incident. Examples of root causes are improper training, disorganization, and improper storage of chemicals. Near Misses Often times near misses occur […]
August 5, 2022
Ag Injury News 7/24/2022: Man dies at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, investigation underway 7/24/2022:York County man found dead after skid loader accident: coroner 7/23/2022:Coroner: 11-year-old boy killed in ATV accident in Highland County 7/19/2022:White Oak man injured after he is pinned to tractor by a tree 7/18/2022:Woman airlifted to hospital after being thrown, kicked by […]
June 28, 2022
Ag Injury News Report 6/05/2022: Man Killed in Tractor Accident in McKean 6/02/2022:1 hurt after tractor incident in Trempealeau County 6/02/2022:Man rescued from Spencer County grain bin 6/01/2022:Rural Dodge man dies in tractor accident 5/31/2022:UPDATE: Heyworth man identified as victim of fatal farm tractor-semi crash 5/30/2022:16-year-old seriously injured in tractor-locomotive crash 5/21/2022:New Hampshire woman struck, […]
June 28, 2022
Questions 1. People over the age of ____ are at the highest risk of heat stress. 2. True or false: high humidity has no effect on your body’s ability to cool you down. 3. What should you never leave in your car on hot days? 4. True or false: lightweight clothes should be worn on […]
June 28, 2022
Hot Weather Safety High temperatures during the summer months kill hundreds of people every year. It is important to stay cool and hydrated when working in hot weather. There are many ways to protect yourself from heat and sun exposure including, drinking water, limiting outdoor activity in the hottest part of the day, and wearing […]
June 1, 2022
Ag Injury News Report 5/20/2022: Horse kicks teen in the chest so hard he goes into cardiac arrest, Oklahoma family says 5/18/2022: La Crosse Co. man dies after getting pinned under tractor 5/17/2022: Man killed in tractor rollover in Ottawa 5/17/2022: Hillman man survives side-by-side crash, Tuesday 5/08/2022: 2-year-old child dies in farm machinery accident […]
June 1, 2022
Questions 1. True or false – the best time to perform maintenance on a center pivot is during a storm. 2. What should you do if you notice a center pivot spraying on a powerline or transformer? 3. True or false – you should not wear loose-fitting clothes while working around power transmitting devices? 4. […]
