September 15, 2022
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 […]
September 14, 2022
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 […]
September 14, 2022
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: […]
September 14, 2022
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, […]
September 14, 2022
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 […]
September 14, 2022
Safety and Health for Youth in Agriculture Many youths are involved in agriculture on a daily basis. It is estimated that 104 youth under the age of 20 are involved in fatal agricultural incidents a year. The main cause of fatal incidents is machinery, and the main cause of non-fatal incidents is falling. It is […]
September 14, 2022
Questions 1. What are the three main stress factors related to farming? 2. What decibel level results in hearing loss? 3. While working in hot weather, you should do what? 4. Where do you find pesticide and chemical guidelines? 5. True or false: you should never approach livestock in their blind spot. Answers 1. The […]
September 14, 2022
Overall Farmer Health The agricultural profession is one of the most dangerous, both physically and mentally. Oftentimes, farmers are placed under extreme amounts of stress and hard labor. It is important for farmers, and those surrounding farmers, to take a step back and assess mental and physical health. Health Risk Concerns for Farmers Exposure to […]
September 13, 2022
Questions 1. What should always be present on a farm vehicle? 2. You should never follow to _______ to a farm vehicle. 3. When are more farm vehicles present on roadways? 4. True or False: farm vehicles typically travel at a faster rate of speed than passenger vehicles. 5. Ideally, farm vehicles should travel on […]
September 13, 2022
Tractor Safety and Rural Roadway Safety While on rural roads, many people may encounter farm vehicles. Many incidents reported throughout the United States involve a tractor or farm vehicle and a passenger vehicle. It is essential to always remain aware of your surroundings, whether operating a tractor or passenger vehicle. Tips for the farmer Keep […]
