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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

    The beginning of March is a great time to get started on outdoor spring-cleaning projects, but it ... is also a time when outdoor burning can get out of control quickly. Woody debris from downed tree ... winter. Due to this risk, there is a ban on open outdoor burning in Ohio for the months of March, April, ...

  2. Severe Weather on the Farm

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

    yield.  Severe weather awareness is an old topic that sometimes needs a reminder.  Getting caught in the ... the corn belt to get crops planted. With today’s agricultural equipment, every pass in the field may ... every extra round that is made trying to get as much work done before the rain comes. If an operator is ...

  3. 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

    feet, and legs of livestock. Any extension cords used outdoors need to be labeled for outdoor use ... installing heaters or lamps. Adding insulation with straw/hay to a pump house or well will help conserve the ... If electricity is available, use a submersible electric tank or bucket heater. Underground pipes ...

  4. Hope IS a Strategy

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

    buildings, barns, and overall property; purchase and use of PPE (personal protective equipment); assessment ... spring is too wet to get the crops in the ground; the growing season is too wet, too dry, or too hot; ... livestock; or low commodity prices and/or high costs; producers rely on HOPE to get through and keep going. ...

  5. Did you know Ohio ranks 4th in the U.S. for combine fires?

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/did-you-know-ohio-ranks-4th-us-combine-fires

    seasons.  The survey link can be found at this link:  U.S. Combine Survey Or using this QR code:   Thank you ... Dee Jepsen, Associate Professor, Agricultural Safety and Health While many combines are parked and ... a combine or corn picker, please help them learn more about your fire prevention practices by completing ...

  6. Roadway Safety During Crop Scouting Activities

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/roadway-safety-during-crop-scouting-activities

    others who drive and frequently park in rural areas, related to crop scouting activities.  Company ... driving, which includes phone calls, texting, and computer use.   Best practices for courteous vehicle ... parking habits goes a long way for your clients. • Drive slowly when entering their driveways and barn ...

  7. On Thin Ice? Ice Safety Tips for Outdoor Activities

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/thin-ice-ice-safety-tips-outdoor-activities

    Ohio are finally freezing.  While these newly frozen surfaces seem perfect for winter outdoor ... safe.  The following ice safety tips are meant to be shared with those that venture outdoors and onto Ohio’s ... does one measure the thickness of ice? First, use an ice pick, axe, hatchet, an ice testing pole, or ...

  8. Can Animals Spread Disease to Humans?

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/can-animals-spread-disease-humans

    to both youth and adults help address the issues of food safety which includes a link to biosecurity, ... traveling or enjoying some outdoor activities, many people might encounter animals in either an urban or ... get infected with pathogens that can cause zoonotic diseases. Including: Direct contact – Coming into ...

  9. CDL Update

    https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2022/cdl-update

    equipment used to raise crops within 150 miles of his/her farm. If hauling further than that or going to ... vehicle combo over 26,000lbs requires a CDL if being used for commercial purposes. A pickup truck rated at ... metal and dirt. Take caution when hauling equipment. If it is a piece that could have non-farm uses ...

  10. 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

    can do to keep some of the stress from overwhelming you. •     Get moving: This is normally when the ... physical activity starts ramping up. You might not be out busy in the fields yet but start prepping your ... body and mind now by doing whatever exercise you enjoy to get in the right mindset.  This “exercise” ...

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