Cold Weather Safety Extremely cold air affects most of the United States and comes every year. During the winter, precautions should be taken when working in cold weather. Frostbite People working in the cold are exposed to the risk of frostbite. Frostbite can occur within a matter of minutes, depending on the temperature. Areas of […]
Questions 1. True or False: when operating an ATV/UTV on a roadway, you must have locking breaks, headlights, and a slow moving vehicle sign. 2. ATVs should only be used on ______ _______. 3. What PPE should be worn when operating an ATV/UTV? 4. True or False: passengers should never be carried on a single-rider ATV. 5. […]
ATV/UTV Safety ATV Safety Basics DOT‐complainant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over‐the‐ankle boots, and gloves Never ride on the paved road except to cross when safe and permitted by law Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Never carry passengers on a single‐rider ATV Ride an age‐appropriate ATV Supervise riders younger […]
Questions 1. True or False: mothers may become aggressive while protecting their young. 2. Never approach an animal in its _____________. 3. When working in close quarters with livestock, you should always do what? 4. True or False: spooked animals pose no more threat than calm animals. 5. How should work areas be kept when […]
Animal Safety Many people do not consider livestock a threat; however, every year, many people are injured or killed by livestock. It is important to always respect the livestock and to understand they can pose many threats to humans. Safety Reminders for Handling Livestock Keep work areas clean not only for yourself but also for […]
Questions 1. True or false: women are typically more susceptible to depression, anxiety, or other mental illnesses. 2. What percentage of farmers are female in the United States? 3. _________ women face risks that other women might now. 4. What cancer is a predominant risk for women in agriculture? 5. Why can working with livestock […]
Safety and Health for Women in Agriculture About 31% of farmers in the United States are female. While women can perform the same tasks as men, women often face struggles that men do not. Some of these struggles pertain to size and strength, pregnancy risks, and stress risks. Gender Specific Risks Breast cancer can be […]
Questions 1. What should you do if someone is in a confined space? 2. True or False: in the event of an incident, immediately go into the confined space to retrieve the person. 3. All confined spaces should be __________. 4. What are the main causes of incidents in confined spaces? 5. True or False: […]
Confined Spaces OSHA defines confined spaces as spaces that are not designed for people, but often people must enter these spaces to perform work. Confined spaces have limited entrances and exits and are not intended for people to occupy them all the time. Some confined spaces include tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, […]
Questions 1. What is the main cause of fatal incidents for youth? 2. Youth should be assigned _____________ tasks. 3. True or false: non-working youth should be included in all agricultural practices. 4. Prior to allowing youth to work around agriculture, what should be done? 5. As an adult, you should always be a good […]