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.
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.
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.
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.
AgrAbility is a project designed to assist agricultural workers with disabilities or long-term health conditions by providing the resources they need to continue in production agriculture.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 not only impacts animals, but it can also impact human health and wellbeing. This article provides information should an H5N1 outbreak occur on a dairy or poultry farm.
By Florence Becot, Ph.D., Jonathan Guseman, John Banghoff
The weather is something that people working in agriculture are used to dealing with. Planning for potential major weather events and quick action during the storm can make the difference between life and death for people and livestock.
Aligns with following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. The manual developed by Penn State to assist instructors to organize and conduct a hands-on safety tractor driving workshop.
With harvest season comes an increase in grain handling and storage. Each year, lost-time work incidents and fatalities are reported from grain-related incidents, so it is important to keep proper safety practices the highest priority.
Aligns with AFNR standard(s): AS.02, CS.03 and PS.03. The Manure Pit/Silo Hazards lesson plan developed by Penn State provides learning objectives, an activity and an evaluation.
Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03 and PST.02. The PTO Safety: Tractor Demonstration by Penn State includes objectives, demonstration instructions, and an evaluation.
Aligns with the following AFNR standard(s): CS.03, PS.03 and PST.02. The Hazards of Flowing Grain lesson by Penn State University includes objectives, demonstration directions, and evaluation.
AgrAbility PA assists farmers and agricultural workers with a disability or long-term health condition that impacts their ability to complete necessary farm responsibilities.
Automated manure and waste water handling is most often accomplished by collecting and storing manure and waste in storages located directly beneath the animals or in a nearby containment structure.