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Balancing Your Health and the Spring To-Do List
about taking care of their health and wellness. Here are a few steps you can take this spring to stay ... you are working in the field does not mean you cannot have a healthy meal. Your lunch should provide ... medium sized farms these tasks are commonly placed on the shoulders of a few individuals. With less labor ...
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The Ohio AgrAbility Peer-to-Peer Network
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/september-2019/ohio-agrability-peer-peer-network
and their families. They share information, ideas, struggles and triumphs, and help each other solve ... problems or suggest DIY fixes for equipment and tasks. You may have heard the expression that there is no ... one who can understand you like someone in your same situation, and this is true for the AgrAbility ...
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Stay Safe Making Hay When the Sun Shines
plenty of water (8 ounces every 15-30 minutes) and stay hydrated even if you are just operating ... information and safety steps you can go to https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59126 and ... the sun. Here are some tips to stay safe and healthy while making hay in 2021. Pace Yourself The hay ...
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Don’t let arthritis or chronic pain stop you from gardening: Raised, vertical and elevated beds and container gardens
and plants can stain concrete, wood siding or other wall or flooring surfaces, be careful where you ... the containers are not too heavy for the structure. If you will have to move the container around put ... baskets and vertical gardens are good options if you cannot bend or stoop or have limited space for ...
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Spring Pesticide Safety Reminders
requires a respirator – did you know that? Be sure you have whatever the label requires. Are you sure you ... agricultural pesticides all require long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, and socks at a minimum. Are you in ... compliance with the label? Are you applying pesticides from inside an enclosed cab? The label may not ...
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National Farm Safety and Health Week 2021
safety, not just this week but every week! Farmers are always short on time with a long list of to-dos but ... one area and make it better, then another, and before you know it you will lead by example to your ... family, employees, and community. The daily topics of focus for this year are outlined below: Daily Topics ...
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Working Safely with Anhydrous Ammonia
Kent McGuire – OSU CFAES Safety and Health Coordinator Many farmers are applying anhydrous ammonia ... emergency. There are several hazards associated to working with anhydrous ammonia in the field. One hazard is that ... well maintained, equipment becomes damaged, or workers are not trained to follow exact procedures. ...
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One Question Could Save Someone’s Life
with mental or behavioral health challenges. However, did you know that even if you are not a trained ... How to ask the question in a variety of ways “are you thinking about dying?” is taught during this ... tactics for help. Sharing how much they are loved and cared for by either you or someone (if they are ...
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Stay Hydrated this Summer
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/stay-hydrated-summer
dehydration and stay healthy this summer. Consider the following tips: Keep water on hand. You are more likely ... ask any number of questions, including, “Weren’t you worried about dehydration?!” Working outside in ... which could cause you to overheat and experience heat stroke or heat exhaustion. These side effects can ...
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Springtime on Rural Roads
you are preparing to meet a piece of equipment, watch for guardrails, mailboxes, and road signs that ... for upcoming farm and field drives where the operator may be turning before attempting to pass. If ... their part by ensuring their safety lighting and marking equipment are clean and functional. Using ...