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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 video provides you with techniques to properly calibrate your backpack sprayer.

This video goes over the steps to do an ounces-to-gallon calibration method for a boom sprayer.

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.

Is your generator prepared for a power outage at your farmstead or business?

Together, AgrAbility and OVR strive to support farmers with disabilities as they return to or continue in farming as their occupation.

Biomass production and processing may introduce fire hazards that are not usually found in traditional commodity crop production.

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.

Silo gas is formed by the natural fermentation of chopped silage shortly after it is placed in the silo.

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.

Hoja Informativa sobre Un Resumen de las Leyes y los Reglamentos que Afectan a la Agricultura

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.

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.

This article addresses safety hazards and precautions for horizontal silos, particularly bunker silos.

Production of biomass crops such as perennial grasses, willow, or poplar are often considered for so called marginal lands.

N95 is the minimum level respiratory protection approved by CDC/NIOSH for use for by individuals working with HPAI-infected birds.

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.

Discussion on how to determine the required amount and type of ventilation to reduce risk when entering a confined space manure pit.

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.

A gas monitor with remote sampling enables measurements to be taken by workers located safely outside the storage facility.

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.

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.