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  1. Ohio’s Burn Ban Returns on March 1st

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/ag-safety-stat-safety-through-seasons-2024/ohio%E2%80%99s-burn-ban-returns-march-1st

    is also a time when outdoor burning can get out of control quickly. Woody debris from downed tree ... option if you are cleaning out a fence row. Burning may be the easiest option but be aware of the risks ... that come with open burning in the spring. Fires can ignite dead grass, leaves, or branches after ...

  2. Severe Weather on the Farm

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-thru%C2%A0-seasons-2024/severe-weather-farm

    Blue-sky lightning strikes are known to occur.  When out in the middle of a field and caught in a lightning ... storm, the safest place is inside the tractor.  Raise all equipment out of the ground to avoid any ... until it is too late.  If caught in an open area with a tornado approaching, get out of the tractor!  ...

  3. Safety Thru the Seasons

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/archive

    OSU Extension Agricultural Safety & Health Team. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and ...

  4. Hope IS a Strategy

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2023/hope-strategy

    and care of livestock; and the list goes on. No matter how many steps are taken or how prepared ... and care about them and seeking help is in NO WAY a sign of weakness. Some self-care tips to maintain ... positivity. Stay connected to friends and family. If you or someone you know or love has thoughts of suicide, ...

  5. Safety Through the Seasons 2023

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2023

    Safety & Health Team. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and activities that may be ...

  6. Battling Frozen Water for Your Livestock? Learn Ways to Protect Your Water from Freezing.

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2023/battling-frozen-water-your-livestock-learn-ways-protect-your-water

    outside of a water tank even to the water surface to help conserve heat. Take extra care to protect the ...

  7. Safety Through the Seasons 2022

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/safety-through-seasons-2022

    Safety & Health Team. The goal is to provide seasonal safety news and activities that may be ...

  8. When the Rain Won’t Let Up

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/when-rain-won%E2%80%99t-let

    need you to be healthy both physically and mentally. Reach out if you or someone you know may be ... as though we look out the window and it is either raining or has rained overnight. Farmers are ... physical activity starts ramping up. You might not be out busy in the fields yet but start prepping your ...

  9. Winter’s Indoor Risk: Carbon Monoxide

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/winter%E2%80%99s-indoor-risk-carbon-monoxide

    Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a concern when you are in confined areas and equipment that burns fuel are ... are burned, such as: kerosene, gasoline, propane, natural gas, fuel oil, wood, and charcoal. Other ... breathing  Feeling ill  Tired  How to protect yourself on the farm:  Don’t burn coal or run a generator ...

  10. One Question Could Save Someone’s Life

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/one-question-could-save-someone%E2%80%99s-life

    tactics for help. Sharing how much they are loved and cared for by either you or someone (if they are ... professionals use to help someone in an immediate mental health crisis. QPR is a training of a three-step ... professional. But QPR may help you deter someone experiencing a mental health crisis such as suicide. Let’s ...

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