Do you use pesticides on your field crops? Do those pesticides have an Agricultural Use Statement? If you answered yes to these questions, you must comply with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS).
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have become popular because they are workhorses. However, as the use of ATVs has increased, so has the number of injuries and fatalities related to them.
Although the winter months may be less hectic, day-to-day responsibilities persist, and the winter weather can make working conditions more hazardous. Here are some tips to be prepared for winter weather conditions.
A disability or long-term health condition can greatly impact a farmer’s mobility on the farm. There are many types of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) that can help a farmer regain or maintain their independence.
This Penn State and University of New Hampshire video goes through the precalibration instructions that should be done before having your air blast sprayer calibrated.
Safe practices and informed decision making are essential for operating a chainsaw. This video is valuable for everyone – from occasional chainsaw users to professionals alike.
Harvesting in winter conditions can present new challenges for farmers. This video introduces safety concerns associated with harvesting biomass crops in winter conditions.
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating a chainsaw is critical, and yet many people are unaware it exists. If you or a loved one uses a chainsaw, this video is a must watch.
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.
By Linda M Fetzer, Stephen Brown, Serap Gorucu, Randall Bock
The grain bin safe entry retrofit research project examined whether existing on-farm grain bins could safely accommodate an anchor point and lifeline system with the goal of reducing grain-related injuries and fatalities.
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.
Lockout/tag out (LOTO) is a process used to mechanically lock a device to prevent the energization of a machine or piece of equipment to provide worker protection.
If you visit farms, this online course will teach you best biosecurity practices and etiquette for keeping farms, animals, and people safe and productive.