September 19, 2023
Brain Health The brain is the most vital organ in your body. Because of this, it is essential to take steps in life to protect and promote the health of your brain. Protecting your brain can be looked at in two ways, both physically and mentally. Taking steps to protect and promote your brain health […]
September 19, 2023
Questions 1. All confined spaces should be ______ so others know before entering. 2. True or False: Spaces should be evaluated to determine if a space needs a permit to enter. 3. Why do most incidents occur in confined spaces? 4. True or False: If an incident occurs in a confined space where someone becomes […]
September 12, 2023
Confined Space Safety Confined spaces are often found in agricultural operations and often require entry. While these spaces are not designed for people, they often must be entered to perform various tasks and maintenance work. These spaces often have limited room for entry and exit and are not designed for continuous occupancy. OSHA Standards and […]
September 12, 2023
Questions 1. True or False: There are often reproductive hazards to women in agriculture. 2. What is often a barrier to safety training for migrant and immigrant workers? 3. What group provides assistance to farmers with disabilities? 4. Youth should have proper _________ and ____________ before being allowed to do an agricultural-related task. 5. What […]
September 12, 2023
Priority Populations in Agriculture The agricultural industry is comprised of a wide variety of people who all have different backgrounds. Often, when people think of agriculture, they think of the stereotypical answer of an older white man wearing over-alls holding a pitchfork. While some agricultural producers may look like this, many of them do not. […]
September 12, 2023
Questions 1. True or False: SC AgrAbility is a program offered to farmers in South Carolina to assist with health and wellness. 2. Always ensure that you have a good ________ ________ to lean on when you are stressed. 3. Why is the agricultural industry rather stressful? 4. Keeping your body healthy is important for […]
September 12, 2023
Health and Wellness While many people on the outside of agriculture view the industry as a relaxing and uplifting occupation, many of those in the industry feel the opposite. Agricultural work can be taxing on both the body and the mind. It is important to always remember that overall health and wellness are important to […]
September 12, 2023
Questions 1. What is the top speed at which equipment with a slow-moving vehicle sign can travel? 2. Before traveling roadways, left and right brakes should be ________. 3. Between what hours are farm vehicle collisions most common? 4. What state ranked number 1 in the US for most deaths on non-interstate rural roadways? 5. […]
September 12, 2023
Equipment and Rural Roadway Safety Rural roadways present a number of hazards to not only those operating equipment but also those operating passenger vehicles. In 2022, South Carolina ranked number 1 in the country for deaths on non-interstate, rural roadways. It is estimated that South Carolina’s fatality rate on rural roadways is 4.13 deaths per […]
August 30, 2023
South Carolina AgrAbility The vision of AgrAbility is to enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America. AgrAbility consists of the National AgrAbility Project (NAP) and State/Regional AgrAbility Projects (SRAPs). Both the NAP and all the […]
