Farm Equipment and Structures
Farm Equipment and Structures
Articles Hazards of Flowing Grain
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D., Davis E. Hill
Flowing grain has many hazards that may go unnoticed. This task does not seem to demand much attention to safety until an incident occurs. More
Articles Manure Pit Standards and Regulations
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
There are two national consensus standards and one federal government regulation that are relevant to the design, construction and operation of confined space manure storages. More
Articles Introduction to Grain Elevator and Feed Mill Fires
Davis E. Hill
This training is designed to teach emergency responders the importance of preplanning for fires and other emergencies involving grain elevators and feed mills. More
Articles Tips on how to safely mow your lawn. More
Articles Open Air Manure Storage Safety Tips
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D., Robert Meinen, Davis E. Hill
Non-enclosed manure storages are open to the atmosphere, but still meet the definition of a confined space in terms of occupational safety and health. More
Articles OSHA Machine Guarding Standard
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Machine Guarding Standard for Agriculture. More
Articles OSHA ROPS and Operator Instruction Requirements
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
In 1976 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), issued a standard requiring rollover protective structures (ROPS) for agricultural tractors. More
Articles Power Take-Off (PTO) Safety
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
The Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft is an efficient means of transferring mechanical power between farm tractors and implements. More
Articles Rx for SMV Highway Safety: Be Conspicuous
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
Safely traveling roadways with agricultural equipment requires an extra degree of caution from the equipment operator and from general vehicle drivers sharing the road. More
Articles Tractors in the Woods
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
Hazards and safety recommendations that farm and rural landowners should consider when planning to clear fence rows, cut firewood, or transport farm wood products. More
Articles Skid-Steer Safety for Farm and Landscape
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
Addresses the safe use of the skid-steer loader as used in agricultural or landscape operations. More
Articles ATVs are getting bigger and faster, ranging up to 700cc and over in engine size, weighing 600 or more pounds, with speeds exceeding 70 miles per hour. More
Articles This article will address hazards associated with skid-steer machines include runovers and entrapments. More
Articles In Pennsylvania in 2012, 36% of fatalities involved tractors. More
Articles The Safe Use of ATVs in Agriculture
Dennis Murphy, Ph.D.
The ATV has found many uses in agriculture as a substitute for pick-up trucks, horses, and even walking. More