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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An Incident Just Happened on the Farm: What Should You Do?
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format In-PersonExplore the principles of farm emergency awareness, safe response, and effective communication with emergency services during critical situations. -
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Farm Safety Day
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 5 hoursEvent Format In-PersonJoin Penn State Extension for Farm Safety Day, a hands-on program covering pesticide safety, tractor and PTO safety, livestock handling, ATV and tick safety, and pressure canner gauge testing. -
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Farm Safety Day in Blair County
When 07/17/2026Length 4 hours, 30 minutesEvent Format In-PersonLearn practical farm safety strategies through hands-on demonstrations and expert-led sessions on tractor safety, emergency planning, livestock handling, and more. -
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Farm Safety Day in Elk County
When 09/19/2026Length 6 hoursEvent Format In-PersonLearn practical farm safety skills through hands-on demonstrations covering equipment safety, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and ATV/UTV safety. -
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. -
WorkshopsFarm Safety Day for Families
Length 2 hours, 30 minutesJoin Penn State Extension for a hands-on Farm Safety Day focused on reducing risks through practical demonstrations on equipment, livestock, and emergency response for safer farm operations. -
VideosModulo VII: Ejemplos de Practicas de Trabajo Seguras e Inseguras
Length 7:09Ejemplos de Practicas de Trabajo Seguras e Inseguras -
VideosDangers of Silo Gases
Length 4:18Key points to help those working in the Ag industry understand what silo gas is and how it is created. -
Articles2017 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. -
ArticlesRequerimientos de OSHA sobre ROPS y Capacitación del Operador
Hoja Informativa sobre Requerimientos de OSHA sobre ROPS y Capacitación del Operador -
Articles2019 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. -
Articles2018 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Summary of the farm fatal injuries occurring in Pennsylvania during 2018. -
Articles2016 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. -
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.
