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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2022 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. - Articles
First Aid for Agricultural Operations
From operating equipment to caring for livestock, farm work presents unique challenges. Having basic first aid knowledge and supplies readily available can help reduce the severity of injuries and improve outcomes during an emergency. - Workshops
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An Incident Just Happened on the Farm: What Should You Do?
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hour, 30 minutesExplore the principles of farm emergency awareness, safe response, and effective communication with emergency services during critical situations. - Workshops
Farm Safety Day in Elk County
Length 6 hoursLearn practical farm safety skills through hands-on demonstrations covering equipment safety, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and ATV/UTV safety. - Videos
Grain 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. - Videos
Modulo VII: Ejemplos de Practicas de Trabajo Seguras e Inseguras
Length 7:09Ejemplos de Practicas de Trabajo Seguras e Inseguras - Videos
Dangers 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. - Articles
2017 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. - Articles
Requerimientos de OSHA sobre ROPS y Capacitación del Operador
Hoja Informativa sobre Requerimientos de OSHA sobre ROPS y Capacitación del Operador - Articles
2019 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. - Articles
2018 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Summary of the farm fatal injuries occurring in Pennsylvania during 2018. - Articles
2016 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. - Articles
Un 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 - Articles
Silo 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. - Articles
Confined 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. - Articles
2021 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. - Articles
PTO 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. - Articles
Mini 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. - Articles
Head, 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. - Articles
Corn 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. - Articles
Farm 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. - Articles
ATV Stability Simulator Trailer
The ATV Stability Simulator is an interactive safety education simulator appropriate for all audiences age 8 and over. - Articles
Table 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. - Articles
Farm 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. - Articles
Agricultural 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.
