Hazardous gases are commonly produced during routine farm operations and can be life-threatening. In this article, we talk about how common farm gases develop, how to identify them, and how to prevent them.
By Linda M Fetzer, Florence Becot, Ph.D., Eileen E. Fabian (Wheeler), Ph.D.
Spring is one of the busiest times of the year on a farm. Even if things are busy, keep health and safety to the forefront of what you do. See tips below.
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.
By Linda M Fetzer, Justin Darlington, Abbie E Spackman
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.
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.
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.
Gas monitoring is always recommended when working around toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide. Fortunately, affordable portable personal gas monitors are available for on-farm use.