September 5, 2024
Questions 1. What are the three ways a person can become entrapped or engulfed in grain? 2. How many seconds does a person have before they are fully engulfed in a flowing grain situation? 3. What are the four ways to prevent entrapment or engulfment? 4. True or False: You should establish a high anchor […]
September 5, 2024
Ag Injury News Report 7/19/2024: An adult male tractor operator was minorly injured in a tractor fire 7/18/2024: Tractor Crashes Into Building At Lake Of The Ozarks, Driver Injured 7/15/2024: Woman seriously injured, flown to hospital after being kicked by horse near Woodstock 7/14/2024: Bird flu that infected 6 Colorado poultry workers is closely related […]
August 5, 2024
Ag Injury News Report 6/17/2024: Lincoln County man dies after being trapped under tractor 6/15/2024: Man “aggressively attacked” by bull at Berks County farm 6/14/2024: 74-year-old man rescued after being trapped in a grain bin 6/14/2024: Man injured in crop duster plane crash in Brookings County 6/12/2024: Man dies in tractor rollover near Fergus Falls […]
August 5, 2024
Questions 1. How many more times likely are farmers to die by suicide than the general population? 2. How many hours of sleep should adults get each night? 3. What are three things that can result in stress in the farming community? 4. True or False: Helping others can help bolster your mental health. 5. […]
August 5, 2024
Stress Management on the Farm Farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. This is often attributed to the uncertainty of farming. Farmers base their entire livelihood on events completely out of their control, such as weather, market prices, and input prices. Tips to Cope With the Stress of […]
July 5, 2024
Extreme Heat Safety Extreme heat is defined as a series of hot days that are much hotter than the average. This type of event is the deadliest weather phenomenon, with more fatalities from extreme heat events than any other weather-related event. It is important to take the necessary precautions to keep yourself, youth, and pets […]
July 5, 2024
Ag Injury News Report 5/20/2024: Young woman injured after car crashes into tractor 5/19/2024: Victim identified in deadly Dubuque County tractor rollover 5/17/2024: Grain bin entrapment kills 1 Missouri worker, sends another to KC hospital 5/18/2024: Connersville man killed in crash between tractor, motorcycle 5/11/2024: Child Killed on Farm in Rural Casselton In Dirt Bike […]
July 5, 2024
Questions 1. What are the three heat-related illnesses? 2. How much water should the average person drink a day? 3. If someone experiences a heat stroke, what should you do immediately? 4. True or False: Extreme heat events are the deadliest weather-related events. 5. True or False: If a person experiencing heat exhaustion begins to […]
June 5, 2024
June 5, 2024
ATV and UTV Safety ATVs and UTVs are essential tools for many agricultural operations. These off-road vehicles provide transportation on farms that would be inaccessible with a standard vehicle. While these tools make life easier on the farm, they present many dangers, such as rollovers, pins, and collisions. Before operating an ATV or UTV, ensure […]
