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
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
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 […]
June 5, 2024
Questions 1. How old must you be to operate an ATV without adult supervision? 2. When operating a UTV, where should all passengers be located? 3. True or False: Riding on a single-rider ATV with a passenger affects the handling and center of gravity of the ATV. 4. True or False: You must be 16 […]
May 5, 2024
Questions 1. What PPE should be worn when operating a lawnmower? 2. Where should your discharge chute be pointed when mowing next to a roadway? 3. How fast can debris fly out of the chute of your lawnmower? 4. Before removing grass or debris from the deck, what should you do? 5. True or False: […]
May 5, 2024
Lawnmower Safety LAWNMOWER SAFETY BASICS PPE: closed‐toed shoes, ear, and eye protection Do not pull the mower backward or mow in reverse Always turn off the mower engine when removing any grass, cleaning clogged chutes, or crossing gravel paths and road. Do not allow children to ride as passengers Use mowers with adequate lighting or […]
April 5, 2024
Questions 1. List three things that are protective equipment for agricultural equipment. 2. A slow-moving vehicle sign is required on equipment that travels at less than __________. 3. Why is it dangerous to pass agricultural equipment on rural roadways? 4. Before traveling on a rural roadway in agricultural equipment, if you have ROPS, what should […]
April 5, 2024
Roadway Safety Roadway travel for agricultural equipment is necessary in South Carolina because most fields are farther apart. With fields farther apart than other states, farmers spend a substantial amount of time traveling from field to field, increasing the risk of having a collision on a rural roadway. In South Carolina, 60% of all roadway […]
