[{"id":725,"date":"2026-09-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=725"},"modified":"2026-09-09T14:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:28:10","slug":"harvest-safety-quiz-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/09\/07\/harvest-safety-quiz-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvest Safety Quiz &#8211; September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Before working on equipment, what should be your first step?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A slow moving vehicle sign indicates that you are traveling at what speed or less?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At what times should you avoid traveling on public roadways in agricultural equipment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True or False: Every piece of agricultural equipment should have a fire extinguisher.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True or False: Before operating equipment, always remove crop debris from hot areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Shut down the equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">25 mph or less<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">High traffic times and times of poor visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Questions Answers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75258],"tags":[78506],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-safety-information","tag-september-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=725"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":726,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725\/revisions\/726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=725"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":721,"date":"2026-09-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=721"},"modified":"2026-09-09T14:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:28:06","slug":"harvest-safety-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/09\/07\/harvest-safety-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvest Safety &#8211; September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Harvest Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Harvest season is one of the most demanding times of the year for the farming community. Long hours, tight schedules, changing weather, heavy equipment, and increased roadway traffic can quickly create dangerous working conditions for farmers and farm employees. Increased fatigue and pressure to get crops out of the field are added to the equation, often increasing the risk of agricultural incidents.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-01-094742-1024x679.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-01-094742-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-01-094742-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-01-094742-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-01-094742.png 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common Harvest Hazards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Harvest equipment contains numerous moving parts and can expose workers to serious hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Entanglement in PTO shafts, augers, belts, chains, and other moving components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Falls from combines, tractors, grain carts, and trailers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Machinery rollovers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fires caused by accumulated crop residue and debris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Grain entrapment and engulfment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Roadway collisions involving agricultural equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fatigue and reduced alertness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Slips, trips, and falls around equipment and storage facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Never assume a machine is safe just because it is turned off. Always follow proper shutdown and lockout procedures before working on equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before You Start Harvest<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before operating equipment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Inspect machinery for damage or worn out parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Check brakes, tires, lights, and safety devices. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Make sure shields and guards are properly installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Clean crop residue from engines and other hot surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Check fluid levels and look for leaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Make sure fire extinguishers are charged and accessible. Every piece of equipment should have a fire extinguisher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Make sure everyone understands safety features and their responsibilities. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never Work on Running Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">SHUT IT DOWN BEFORE YOU REACH IN!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Never attempt to adjust equipment or remove crop material while machinery is running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before performing maintenace or clearning a blockage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Shut off the engine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Remove the key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Wait for all moving parts to completely stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Follow all lockout\/tagout procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Verify that all stored energy has been released before beginning work. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Farm Equipment on the Road<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Harvest season often means moving large equipment between fields, farms, and storage facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When traveling on public roadways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Use Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) signs on equipment traveling 25 mph or less.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Make sure headlights, taillights, and warning lights are working. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Use turn signals whenever possible. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Be aware of the width and height of your equipment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Use escort vehicles when appropriate. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Avoid traveling during periods of poor visibility and high traffic times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Remember that other drivers may not understand how slowly agricultural equipment is traveling. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harvest Safety Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before heading to the field, ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Is my equipment properly maintained?<br>\u2610 Are guards and shields in place?<br>\u2610 Are lights and SMV signs visible?<br>\u2610 Do I have a charged fire extinguisher?<br>\u2610 Have I removed crop residue from hot areas?<br>\u2610 Do I have a plan for equipment breakdowns?<br>\u2610 Have I identified safe routes for moving equipment?<br>\u2610 Do I have a communication plan with other workers?<br>\u2610 Have I gotten enough rest to safely operate equipment?<br>\u2610 Does everyone know the emergency plan?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harvest Safety Harvest season is one of the most demanding times of the year for the farming community. Long hours, tight schedules, changing weather, heavy equipment, and increased roadway traffic can quickly create dangerous working conditions for farmers and farm employees. Increased fatigue and pressure to get crops out of the field are added to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75258],"tags":[78506],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-safety-information","tag-september-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=721"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":724,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721\/revisions\/724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=721"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":719,"date":"2026-09-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=719"},"modified":"2026-09-09T14:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:28:01","slug":"ag-injury-news-report-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/09\/07\/ag-injury-news-report-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ag Injury News Report &#8211; September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aginjurynews.org\/home\/index\">Ag Injury News Report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richlandsource.com\/2026\/07\/23\/20-year-old-hayesville-man-dies-after-being-trapped-inside-grain-bin\/\">7\/22\/2026<\/a>: 20-year-old Hayesville man dies after being trapped inside grain bin in Milton Township<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsaw.com\/2026\/07\/23\/longtime-high-school-basketball-coach-dies-tractor-accident-his-farm\/\">7\/21\/2026<\/a>: Longtime high school basketball coach dies in tractor accident on his farm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/man-killed-after-being-pinned-under-tractor-that-rolled-backwards-in-commack\">7\/21\/2026<\/a>: Man killed after being pinned under tractor that rolled backwards in Commack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1011now.com\/2026\/07\/14\/deputies-help-free-man-trapped-grain-bin-southeast-nebraska\/\">7\/14\/2026<\/a>: Deputies help free man trapped in grain bin in southeast Nebraska<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox16.com\/news\/state-news\/body-recovered-from-rice-grain-bin-south-of-brinkley\/\">7\/13\/2026<\/a>: Body recovered from rice grain bin south of Brinkley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentucky.com\/news\/state\/kentucky\/article316458697.html\">7\/9\/2026<\/a>: Kentucky man killed after being hit by a UTV, state police say<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abccolumbia.com\/2026\/07\/08\/person-injured-in-tractor-accident\/\">7\/7\/2026<\/a>: Person injured in tractor accident &#8211; Calhoun County, SC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ag Injury News Report 7\/22\/2026: 20-year-old Hayesville man dies after being trapped inside grain bin in Milton Township 7\/21\/2026: Longtime high school basketball coach dies in tractor accident on his farm 7\/21\/2026: Man killed after being pinned under tractor that rolled backwards in Commack 7\/14\/2026: Deputies help free man trapped in grain bin in southeast [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75015],"tags":[78506],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ag-injury-news-report","tag-september-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=719"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/719\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":720,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/719\/revisions\/720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=719"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":716,"date":"2026-08-05T13:38:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=716"},"modified":"2026-09-09T14:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:28:15","slug":"animal-safety-quiz-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/08\/05\/animal-safety-quiz-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Safety Quiz &#8211; August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When walking behind a horse or cow, what should you do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How should you approach an animal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When working in confined spaces with livestock, what should you always have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True or False: Pinned ears could be a sign that an animal is nervous or agitated.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True or False: Livestock are farm animals, but you should treat them like pets.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Stay very close, with your hand on them, or stay outside of their kick zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Calmly from the side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Always have an escape plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">False.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Questions Answers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75258],"tags":[78503],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-safety-information","tag-august-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=716"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/716\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":717,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/716\/revisions\/717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=716"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":712,"date":"2026-08-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=712"},"modified":"2026-07-30T13:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T13:38:18","slug":"animal-safety-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/08\/05\/animal-safety-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Safety &#8211; August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Animal Safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Livestock production makes up about 64% of agricultural products sold in South Carolina, making livestock a vital part of many agricultural operations. Before working around livestock, always take a few extra moments to prepare yourself, wear the proper PPE, and remain alert to prevent injuries to yourself and the animals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-07-30-091401.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-07-30-091401.png 605w, https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-07-30-091401-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common Animal Related Hazards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Kicks and Strikes\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cattle, horses, and other livestock can kick with extreme amounts of force if startled or approached improperly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you must walk around the back side of a cow or horse, stay very close with a hand on the animal or stay far away out of kicking range. Never linger in the middle kick zone where a back leg can hit you with full force. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Bites\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many animals will bite when frightened, restrained incorrectly, or if they feel threatened.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Being Crushed or Pinned\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large animals can accidentally pin handlers against fences, gates, trailers, or equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When working around livestock, always make sure that you have an escape plan!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Charging and Aggressive Behavior\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protective mothers, breeding males, and stressed animals may become aggressive with little warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always have an understanding of where livestock are if you are in the enclosure with them. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Understanding Animal Behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Understanding an animal&#8217;s body language can help prevent a dangerous situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Watch for signs such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raised head and focused attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinned ears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pawing the ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tail swishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loud vocalizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stiff body posture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempts to escape or turn away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Animals that appear nervous or agitated should be handled calmly and given adequate space!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Protective Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dress appropriately for the task and avoid loose clothing that could become caught on gates, fences, or equipment.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Leather work boots with slip-resistant soles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Long pants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Gloves when handling livestock or equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Safety glasses when needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Safe Livestock Handling Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Always remain calm and avoid sudden movements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Never yell or strike animals unnecessarily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Approach animals from the side where they can see you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Be aware of an animal&#8217;s blind spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Use proper handling equipment such as sorting panels, chutes, and head gates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keep escape routes available whenever working in confined spaces. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Youth Safety Around Livestock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Youth should always be supervised when working around livestock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Make sure that children learn safe handling techniques before entering pens. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Youth should never enter pens with aggressive animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Avoid standing behind livestock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Understand that livestock are farm animals, not pets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Teaching safe habits early helps build confidence and prevents injuries!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animal Safety Livestock production makes up about 64% of agricultural products sold in South Carolina, making livestock a vital part of many agricultural operations. Before working around livestock, always take a few extra moments to prepare yourself, wear the proper PPE, and remain alert to prevent injuries to yourself and the animals.\u00a0 Common Animal Related [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75258],"tags":[78503],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-safety-information","tag-august-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=712"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":715,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712\/revisions\/715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=712"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":710,"date":"2026-08-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=710"},"modified":"2026-07-29T20:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:07:58","slug":"ag-injury-news-report-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/08\/05\/ag-injury-news-report-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ag Injury News Report &#8211; August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aginjurynews.org\/home\/index\">Ag Injury News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/manitoba\/workplace-death-farm-winkler-9.7238502\">6\/16\/2026<\/a>: Man, 68, dies after becoming entangled with machinery at farming business<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carrollobserver.com\/teen-farming-accident-atwood\/\">6\/1\/2026<\/a>: Teenager seriously injured in farming accident<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nbcmontana.com\/news\/local\/farm-accident-near-virgelle-ferry-traps-mans-foot-in-auger\">5\/18\/2026<\/a>: Farm accident near Virgelle Ferry traps man\u2019s foot in auger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimt.com\/news\/cresco-firefighters-free-man-stuck-in-half-full-grain-bin\/article_31b87496-3607-4d2b-b030-8690c767bd75.html\">5\/14\/2026<\/a>: Cresco firefighters free man stuck in half-full grain bin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kecofm.com\/featured\/butler-man-killed-in-tractor-accident-north-of-butler\/\">5\/13\/2026<\/a>: Butler Man Killed in Tractor Accident North of Butler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/man-airlifted-4-wheeler-crash-210436821.html\">5\/12\/2026<\/a>: Man airlifted after 4-wheeler crash in Eagle foothills. He was stuck for hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ozarkradionews.com\/local-news\/man-seriously-injured-south-of-dora-after-tractor-overturn\">5\/12\/2026<\/a>: Man Seriously Injured South of Dora After Tractor Overturn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ag Injury News 6\/16\/2026: Man, 68, dies after becoming entangled with machinery at farming business 6\/1\/2026: Teenager seriously injured in farming accident 5\/18\/2026: Farm accident near Virgelle Ferry traps man\u2019s foot in auger 5\/14\/2026: Cresco firefighters free man stuck in half-full grain bin 5\/13\/2026: Butler Man Killed in Tractor Accident North of Butler 5\/12\/2026: Man [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75015],"tags":[78503],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ag-injury-news-report","tag-august-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=710"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/710\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":711,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/710\/revisions\/711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=710"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":703,"date":"2026-07-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=703"},"modified":"2026-07-29T20:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:00:39","slug":"ag-injury-news-report-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/07\/06\/ag-injury-news-report-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ag Injury News Report &#8211; July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Ag Injury News Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcrg.com\/2026\/05\/12\/dyersville-man-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-tractor-crash\/\">5\/11\/2026<\/a>: Dyersville man suffers life-threatening injuries in tractor crash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ky3.com\/2026\/05\/08\/investigators-identify-man-who-died-fixing-grain-bin-clever-mo\/\">5\/7\/2026<\/a>: Investigators identify man who died fixing grain bin in Clever, Mo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbreak.com\/daily-voice-525087\/4633069155343-amish-3-year-old-airlifted-after-farm-accident-pa-state-police\">5\/4\/2026<\/a>: Amish 3-Year-Old Airlifted After Farm Accident: PA State Police<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wibw.com\/2026\/05\/05\/reading-man-injured-late-monday-when-tractor-catches-fire\/\">5\/4\/2026<\/a>: Reading man injured late Monday when tractor catches fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcci.com\/article\/scranton-iowa-farm-accident-woman-injured\/71181287\">4\/29\/2026<\/a>: Woman pinned between pickup and cultivator in Greene County farming accident<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spectrumnews1.com\/oh\/columbus\/news\/2026\/04\/30\/man-rescued-from-grain-bin\">4\/28\/2026<\/a>: First responders rescue man trapped in grain bin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkow.com\/news\/70-year-old-farmer-dies-after-tractor-overturns-in-iowa-county\/article_2e378a74-3e31-4eab-b475-3a6748360251.html\">4\/26\/2026<\/a>: 70-year-old farmer dies after tractor overturns in Iowa County<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ag Injury News Report 5\/11\/2026: Dyersville man suffers life-threatening injuries in tractor crash 5\/7\/2026: Investigators identify man who died fixing grain bin in Clever, Mo 5\/4\/2026: Amish 3-Year-Old Airlifted After Farm Accident: PA State Police 5\/4\/2026: Reading man injured late Monday when tractor catches fire 4\/29\/2026: Woman pinned between pickup and cultivator in Greene County [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75015],"tags":[78502],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ag-injury-news-report","tag-july-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=703"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/703\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=703"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":701,"date":"2026-07-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=701"},"modified":"2026-07-29T20:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:00:35","slug":"grain-safety-quiz-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/07\/06\/grain-safety-quiz-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Grain Safety Quiz &#8211; July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grain Safety Quiz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How long does it take for someone to become completely submerged in flowing grain?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How many attendants should you have with you if you must enter a bin?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you must enter a bin, what three things should you always do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True or False: If you are removing grain from the side of a bin, you should start at the bottom and hope it all falls at once.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True or False: Before entering a bin, you should monitor the oxygen levels in the bin.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Roughly 22 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Two<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Lockout\/tagout, wear a full-body harness with a lifeline, and have two other people with you. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">False<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">True<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grain Safety Quiz Questions Answers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75258],"tags":[78502],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-safety-information","tag-july-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/701\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=701"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":697,"date":"2026-07-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/?p=697"},"modified":"2026-07-29T20:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:00:30","slug":"grain-safety-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/2026\/07\/06\/grain-safety-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Grain Safety &#8211; July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Grain Safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To agricultural operations that harvest row crops and grains, grain bins are extremely important to their operation. While these storage facilities are important, if the proper safety precautions are not taken, they can become extremely dangerous to anyone who enters the bin. Before ever entering a bin, also lockout\/tagout, bring two other people with you, and make sure you are wearing a harness and tied off before entering. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/07\/Grain-bins.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/07\/Grain-bins.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/files\/2026\/07\/Grain-bins-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Common Grain Handling Hazards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Grain Entrapment\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flowing grain acts like quicksand. A person can become entrapped in grain in a matter of seconds, roughly 5 to 8 seconds. A person can become completely submerged in grain in about 22 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Grain Bridging\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grain that has spoiled or become crusted may appear solid on the surface while leaving an empty space underneath. Walking on a grain bridge can cause it to collapse, resulting in engulfment or becoming submerged in the grain. To prevent this, make sure you are adequately drying your grain to prevent excess moisture from creating moldy, crusty grain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Grain Walls\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Removing spoiled grain from the side of a bin can cause large amounts of grain to collapse suddenly. If you must remove grain from the side of the bin, start at the top and work your way to the bottom. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Hazardous Atmosphere\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grain bins may contain low oxygen levels, toxic gases, or combustible dust that can create serious respiratory hazards or explosion risks. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Never Enter a Grain Bin Unless Absolutely Necessary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Before entering any grain storage structure:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lockout and tagout all unloading and loading equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shut off augers and conveyors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the air for oxygen deficiency and hazardous gases. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear a properly fitted full-body harness attached to a secure lifeline. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have at least two trained attendants with you. One should be on top of the bin with eyes on you, and the other should be on the ground to create a line of communication. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Always remember, no one should ever enter a grain bin when grain is flowing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Safe Grain Handling Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Inspect bins regularly for spoiled or crusted grain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keep ladders, platforms, and walkways in good condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Clean grain dust to reduce fire and explosion hazards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Never allow children to play in or around grain bins or equipment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Regularly review emergency procedures and safety protocols for grain storage areas. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Equipment Safety Around Grain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Grain handling equipment contains numerous moving parts that can cause severe injuries or even death\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Always keep guards in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Shut off equipment before clearing jams or debris.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Follow lockout\/tagout procedures before servicing machinery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Stay clear of rotating PTO shafts, augers, belts, and chains. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Emergency Preparedness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Every farm should have an emergency action plan that includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emergency contact numbers posted near grain facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearly marked bin identification for emergency responders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers trained to recognize hazards and respond safely. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Never attempt a rescue alone. Many grain bin fatalities involve would-be rescuers who entered the bin without the proper equipment or training. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Grain Safety Checklist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Before working around grain, ask yourself:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is all grain-moving equipment shut down and locked out?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has the atmosphere been tested if entry is required?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is everyone wearing the appropriate PPE?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are attendants positioned outside the bin?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has everyone reviewed the emergency plan?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If the answer to any of these questions is &#8220;No,&#8221; stop and correct the issue before continuing. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grain Safety To agricultural operations that harvest row crops and grains, grain bins are extremely important to their operation. 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June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aginjurynews.org\/Home\/Index?view=AgInjuryNews.Web.Models.HomeViewModel\">Ag Injury News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryherald.com\/news\/darke-county-oh-police-alert-man-killed-in-skid-loader-crash-on-medford-road\/\">4\/19\/2026<\/a>: Darke County, OH \u2013 Police Alert: Man Killed in Skid Loader Crash on Medford Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionnewsjax.com\/news\/local\/motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-into-back-tractor-i-295-jacksonville\/YXABTKKG55BBBF2Q4SBFYOWTBE\/\">4\/17\/2026<\/a>: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into the back of tractor on I-295 in Jacksonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/farmerpublishing.com\/2026\/04\/21\/farm-worker-killed-in-auger-accident\/\">4\/15\/2026<\/a>: Farm worker killed in auger accident<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nowgeorgia.com\/child-driver-overturns-utv-5-year-old-seriously-hurt\/\">4\/13\/2026<\/a>: Child driver overturns UTV, 5-year-old seriously hurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/firststateupdate.com\/2026\/04\/man-killed-in-grain-silo-accident-friday\/\">4\/10\/2026<\/a>: Man Killed In Grain Silo Accident Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dayton247now.com\/news\/local\/indiana-man-rescued-from-grain-bin-switzerland-county-cincinnati-rescue-operation-condition-unknown-own-power-trapped-persons-device-weight-farming-equipment-land-agencies-emergency-rapid-repsonse-east-enterprise\">4\/9\/2026<\/a>: Man rescued after becoming trapped in grain bin in Indiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/king-city-teen-dies-utv-035900372.html\">4\/5\/2026<\/a>: King City teen dies in UTV Crash<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ag Injury News 4\/19\/2026: Darke County, OH \u2013 Police Alert: Man Killed in Skid Loader Crash on Medford Road 4\/17\/2026: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into the back of tractor on I-295 in Jacksonville 4\/15\/2026: Farm worker killed in auger accident 4\/13\/2026: Child driver overturns UTV, 5-year-old seriously hurt 4\/10\/2026: Man Killed In Grain Silo Accident [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3933,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75015],"tags":[78500],"coauthors":[78482],"class_list":["post-695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ag-injury-news-report","tag-june-2026"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3933"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=695"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":708,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695\/revisions\/708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=695"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=695"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=695"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/agsafety\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]