Farm Emergency Training
Access education resources on farm safety and disaster preparedness, including fire safety, biosecurity best practices, and pesticide safety. Get tips on emergency response training and a workbook on dealing with farm disasters and catastrophic events.
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ArticlesUn Resumen de las Leyes y los Reglamentos que Afectan a la Agricultura
Hoja Informativa sobre Un Resumen de las Leyes y los Reglamentos que Afectan a la Agricultura -
ArticlesSilo Fires
Protect your investment. The investment you make in putting the crop in the silo is less than what you would spend if purchasing the crop from someone else. -
ArticlesConfined Space Manure Storage Emergencies
Learn about when a person is discovered unresponsive in a manure storage pit and the best management practices farmers can take to avoid an emergency on their farm. -
Articles2021 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Penn State's Extension Ag Safety & Health program produces annual summaries of Pennsylvania's farm fatalities. These summaries can help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture with a goal of mitigating those sources. -
ArticlesPTO Hazards Simulator
Intended for adult workers this table top demo is designed to provide a hands‐on, life‐like PTO entanglement scenario. Reaction time is measured in relationship to the speed of a turning PTO shaft. -
ArticlesMini Tilt Table Stability Demonstration
This demo focuses on: center of gravity, and stability baseline of a tractor, skid steer, and ATV. The demo can lead to discussions of tractor, skid steer, or ATV rollover incidents. -
ArticlesHead, Eye, and Foot Protection Demonstration
This demonstration is for adult workers. Using the Head, Eye, and Foot Protection Demonstration helps illustrate the value of choosing the proper personal protective equipment. -
ArticlesCorn Harvest Hazard Simulator
This demonstration is aimed at adult workers. The Corn Picker Hazard Simulator presents a simulation of a clogged corn picker or forage harvester in operation. -
ArticlesFarm Hazard Hunt Display
This Demo will show many sources of farm hazards. Discussion of hazard prevention, developing a strategy to deal with potential hazards, and responding to injuries or fatalities from farm hazards. -
ArticlesATV Stability Simulator Trailer
The ATV Stability Simulator is an interactive safety education simulator appropriate for all audiences age 8 and over. -
ArticlesTable Top Flowing Grain Hazards Demonstration
Demo of how flowing grain causes grain bin entrapments. Discussion on prevention of entrapment and first‐on‐the scene emergency response. -
ArticlesFarm Dump Truck and Trailer Safety
This article will examine large farm dump truck and trailer safety issues relating to the use of these units on farms. -
ArticlesAgricultural Hand Signals
The American Society of Agricultural Engineers has developed standardized hand signals because communication on the farm often cannot be accomplished vocally due to noise or distance. -
ArticlesPrevención de las enfermedades causadas por el calor en la agricultura
Conocer los síntomas de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor y saber cómo responder puede salvar vidas. -
ArticlesResponding to Pesticide Poisoning Symptoms
Responding immediately and appropriately when pesticide exposure is suspected will help minimize the effects of exposure and, in extreme cases, may save a life. -
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ArticlesPreventing Heat Illnesses in Agriculture
Because they spend significant time outdoors, people involved in agriculture can be exposed to heat illnesses in the summer. -
ArticlesEmergency Phone Numbers for Pesticide Spills
List of Emergency Phone Numbers during a Pesticide Spill. -
Articles2020 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Penn State's Extension Ag Safety & Health program produces annual summaries of Pennsylvania's farm fatalities. These summaries can help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture with a goal of mitigating those sources. -
Articles2023 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Penn State's Extension Ag Safety & Health program produces annual summaries of Pennsylvania's farm fatalities. These summaries can help identify hazards and risks associated with production. -
Articles2022 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Penn State's Extension Ag Safety and Health program produces annual summaries of Pennsylvania's farm fatalities. These summaries can help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture with a goal of mitigating those sources. -
WorkshopsFarm Safety Day
Length 5 hoursDuring this workshop, participants will be informed about potential hazards, enabling first responders to enhance their self-protection and aid those they assist more effectively. -
VideosGrain Bin Safety Rescue
Length 14:36This video highlights the top hazards that can be found while working around grain and discusses best practices for promoting safety. -
VideosModulo VII: Ejemplos de Practicas de Trabajo Seguras e Inseguras
Length 7:09Ejemplos de Practicas de Trabajo Seguras e Inseguras -
Articles2017 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture.