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  1. Severe Weather on the Farm

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-thru%C2%A0-seasons-2024/severe-weather-farm

    By Wayne Dellinger, OSUE ANR Educator, Union County Being aware of weather conditions is nothing ... middle of a field when severe weather strikes is not the greatest of situations.  Severe Weather ... had severe storms and tornados in recent days and weeks.  Many of us remember the devastation of the ...

  2. Ohio’s Burn Ban Returns on March 1st

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/ag-safety-stat-safety-through-seasons-2024/ohio%E2%80%99s-burn-ban-returns-march-1st

    The beginning of March is a great time to get started on outdoor spring-cleaning projects, but it ... is also a time when outdoor burning can get out of control quickly. Woody debris from downed tree ... branches, overgrown fencerows, and general yard work can create a lot of waste. Many townships and ...

  3. Hope IS a Strategy

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2023/hope-strategy

    strategy in many areas of life. Take agriculture for instance. Producers try to be proactive to ensure ... a Strategy.” While this may be true in his line of work or many others, I dare say hope IS at least a partial ... a healthy robust harvest. Some steps might include installation of field tile; maintenance and upkeep of ...

  4. Battling Frozen Water for Your Livestock? Learn Ways to Protect Your Water from Freezing.

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2023/battling-frozen-water-your-livestock-learn-ways-protect-your-water

    Providing an adequate supply of water for livestock is essential for success. Access to water ... freezing because of fresh backfill or thin cover? Add insulation to the top of the ground by using ... outside of a water tank even to the water surface to help conserve heat. Take extra care to protect the ...

  5. How to schedule the GRAIN C.A.R.T.?

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/grain-cart/scheduling

    following questions to help enhance the quality of your program. 1a. Are you interested in a GRAIN SAFETY ... with flowing grain, hazards found around the grain bins, and how to respond in the case of an ... extricate a trapped victim(s) through a combination of classroom and hands-on training? 2. Have you thought ...

  6. Roadway Safety During Crop Scouting Activities

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/roadway-safety-during-crop-scouting-activities

    flashers, as it will affect your vehicle’s battery life. • For longer parking stops, look for an area of ... can be an enjoyable leisure activity. When you drive as part of your job, it takes on additional ... vary, some of the common rules may include: • Restrictions on the number of persons permitted in ...

  7. How to contribute to the GRAIN C.A.R.T. project!

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/grain-cart/contribute

    at the top-right side of this webpage labeled "Give Today" and you will be directed to the ... at jepsen.4@osu.edu or 614-292-6008. We accept donations of training equipment, consumables and ... talent to improve our outreach education programs.   The Grain CART program is successful because of ...

  8. Design Team

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/grain-cart/design-team

    education and prevention of agricultural fatalities. ASM Student Design Team: Steven Bostelman Dustin Elder ...

  9. Deliver Your Hay to the Market Safely

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2022/deliver-your-hay-market-safely

    will have to be loaded on a trailer or wagon of some sort and transported to the auction site. There ... bales. The size and shape of the bale can make a significant difference in how one should secure and ... twice, especially on a busy highway. Here are some steps to safely secure and transport your load of hay ...

  10. On Thin Ice? Ice Safety Tips for Outdoor Activities

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/thin-ice-ice-safety-tips-outdoor-activities

    ice. Not all ice is created equal. The safety and strength of ice is affected by the size of the water ... refreezing.  In all cases, the thickness of the ice layer must be determined before venturing out upon it.  How ... does one measure the thickness of ice? First, use an ice pick, axe, hatchet, an ice testing pole, or ...

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