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  1. Skid Loader Operator Safety

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/december-2017/injury-prevention/skid-loader-operator-safety

    that can make efficient work when completing a variety of tasks.  Skid loaders can be easy to operate ... ; however the operator must know the machine’s capabilities, as well as its limitations. When looking at ... skid loader operator safety, four critical areas need to be considered: Machine Maintenance- Stay clear ...

  2. Who Can Work on Your Farm

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/may-2018/injury-prevention/who-can-work-your-farm

    tractor operation or machine operation from 4-H or agriculture education/ vocational agriculture training. ... law. These tasks include: Operating a tractor with over 20 PTO horsepower, or connecting or ... disconnecting an implement or any of its parts to or from such tractor. Operating or assisting to operate the ...

  3. Tractor & Machinery Certification Program

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/programs/tractor-machinery-certification-program

    prohibits 14 and 15-year-olds from operating farm tractors and attached powered equipment unless (1) they ... are working on a farm owned/operated by their parent or legal guardian, or (2) the youth has ... successfully completed an approved safe tractor and machinery operation-training program. Here is general ...

  4. ATV Safety Resources

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/august-2017/announcements/atv-safety-resources

    be in the top 5 most dangerous vehicles operated by workers and family members in rural areas and ... farm operations. Not just in Ohio, but around the U.S., ATV crashes are a cause for concern… and also ... available through OSU. This ten-minute educational DVD provides instruction on safe operating procedures and ...

  5. Reducing Winter Work Injuries

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/december-2015/injury-prevention/reducing-winter-work-injuries

    operations of the farm will continue despite bitter cold, freezing rain, or significant snowfall amounts. No ... livestock, breaking ice in the water trough, cutting wood or loading stored grain.  Even though it may be ... operations such as plowing, sweeping, and snowblowing can reduce visibility to near zero in the immediate ...

  6. Safety and Health Topics for your Upcoming Winter Programs

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/december-2015/announcements/safety-and-health-topics-your-upcoming-winter

    should consider when working around on-farm stored grain facilities.  And it’s not just safety- grain ... look at safe operating procedures, recognizing potential hazards and effective uses for ATVs and UTVs ...

  7. Safety and Health Topics for your Winter Programs

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/november-2015/announcements/safety-and-health-topics-your-winter-programs

    producers should consider when working around on-farm stored grain facilities.  And it’s not just safety- ... look at safe operating procedures, recognizing potential hazards and effective uses for ATVs and UTVs ...

  8. Safe Handling of Pesticides on the Farm

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/injury-prevention/safe-handling-pesticides-farm

    access to the storage area and post “Pesticide Storage” signs to warn others.- Never store pesticides ... near food, seed, feed, fertilizers or other products that can become contaminated.- Always store ... pesticides in the original container with an attached label.- If storing pesticides on shelves, store liquids ...

  9. Check Out Ag Safety at the 2018 Farm Science Review!

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/september-2018/announcements/check-out-ag-safety-2018-farm-science-review

    see the safety gear to wear while operating an ATV or UTV. ...

  10. Hitching / Unhitching Safety with Equipment

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/april-2018/injury-prevention/hitching-unhitching-safety-equipment

    guidelines to follow when hitching or unhitching equipment include:- Review the operator manual of the ... quick movements when approaching or pulling away from the implement.- When assisting the operator, keep ... visual contact and communicate with the operator at all times.- The ground person should stay outside of ...

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