August 30, 2023
Ag Injury News 8/5/2023: Randall Man Dies After Tractor Strikes Propane Tank 8/1/2023: Young Girl Saves Grandfather’s Life Following 4-wheeler Crash in Franklin Parish, Louisiana 7/24/2023: 5-year-old dies after farming accident Monday in Little Britain Township [update] 7/22/2023: Hannibal boy seriously injured after tractor crash 7/20/2023: Yuma farmworker and father of 2 dies amid record […]
August 4, 2023
Questions 1. True or False: If you are bitten by a snake on your hand, you should elevate your hand above your heart. 2. Stinging insects are often found around _________ ________. 3. If you are wearing pants and boots, you should do what? 4. True or False: If a stinging insect is flying around […]
August 4, 2023
Sting and Bite Safety While working outdoors, it is common to come in contact with stinging insects and fire ants. It is important to take the proper precautions before working outside and ensure that you are familiar with the required treatment for insect stings and bites. Protect Your Self Wear light-colored clothing that covers as […]
August 1, 2023
Ag Injury News Report 6/12/2023: Man killed in farm accident 6/8/2023: Man dead in farming incident in Jackson County 6/7/2023: Man dies in accident while working on barn near Fairfax 6/6/2023: Woman dies in tractor vs. pickup crash 6/3/2023: Man dies after ATV accident in Bethel 5/30/2023: Madison County Sheriff’s Office identifies 38-year-old man killed […]
July 3, 2023
Questions 1. True or False: if you see someone caught in a rip current, run into the water immediately to help them. 2. When swimming, you should always have a __________. 3. True or False: you should never operate a boat under the influence because it can impair your decision-making abilities. 4. What should you […]
July 3, 2023
Vacation Safety Farmers take vacations too, and because of this, it is important to always remember some safety tips while you or your loved ones are away from the farm. The beach can be a relaxing place, but it can also present a variety of hazards. Important Tips to Remember on the Beach and in […]
July 3, 2023
Ag Injury News Report 6/13/2023: Report: Arkansas football commit dies in ATV accident 5/29/2023: Teen seriously injured when vehicle strikes tractor in northwest Minnesota 5/23/2023: Goldberg suffers bloody head wound in farm accident 5/23/2023: Jackson County woman dies after pin-in crash with combine 5/12/2023: Mosinee man, 44, dies in farming accident after silage motor falls […]
May 23, 2023
Questions 1. True or False: children at least 15 years in age can be employed on farming operations. 2. Children should only ride as passengers on equipment if _____________________________. 3. True or False: children should never ride as a passenger on a lawnmower. 4. Where should chemicals and pesticides be stored? 5. At what age […]
May 23, 2023
Child and Public Safety Every year thousands of children and general public individuals visit farms during the summer months. It is important to take the correct precautions to prevent injury to those who are not on farms full-time. Laws to know: It is illegal for children under the age of 13 to operate any self-propelled […]
May 23, 2023
Ag Injury News Report 4/16/2023: St. Charles boy, 5, killed in tractor accident 4/13/2023: Hay Bale Fire and Propane Tank Explosion Near Newkirk 4/12/2023: 58-year-old hospitalized after hitting a tractor near Clio 4/12/2023: Tractor accident claims life of 90-year-old rural Patoka man 4/10/2023: Explosion at Texas dairy farm kills nearly 20,000 cattle, critically injures 1 […]
