Clemson Agricultural Safety

Disaster Clean-Up Safety – October 2024

Disaster Clean-Up Safety During times of natural disaster, many community members join efforts to help with the clean-up process. While this is commendable, always remember that there are many hidden safety hazards around disaster clean-up. Before beginning a clean-up process, always assess the area for hazards such as down powerlines, suspended trees, displaced animals, and […]

Ag Injury News Report – October 2024

Ag Injury News Report 8/9/2024: Local 8-year-old boy saves his father after tractor accident in Kalkaska 8/8/2024: Man killed in side-by-side wreck in Lincoln County 8/7/2024: Man Killed after Tree Limb Falls on Tractor in Greene Township 8/6/2024: Man seriously injured after semi collides with tractor Tuesday in Linn County 7/25/2024: 9-year-old ‘cowgirl’ dies in […]

Disaster Clean-Up Safety Quiz – October 2024

Questions 1. At least how far should you stay from downed lines? 2. How do you avoid chainsaw kickback? 3. Who should repair downed lines and gas leaks? 4. True or False: You should use a metal pole to inspect floodwaters for hazards. 5. True or False: When cleaning up trees, you should wear hearing […]