http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/category/farm-health-safety.html en Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/DASC/DASC-22/article_1_dasc-22.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:39:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/DASC/DASC-22/article_1_dasc-22.html Family Financial Management Farm Business Mgmt. & Planning Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-60/BSE-60NP.html Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:28:00 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-60/BSE-60NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety Tools & Techniques http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-59/BSE-59NP.html Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:28:00 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-59/BSE-59NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety Tools & Techniques http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-58/BSE-58NP.html Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:28:00 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-58/BSE-58NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety Tools & Techniques http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-51/BSE-51NP.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-51/BSE-51NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-50/BSE-50NP.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-50/BSE-50NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-49/BSE-49NP.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-49/BSE-49NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-48/BSE-48NP.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-48/BSE-48NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-47/BSE-47NP.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-47/BSE-47NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-46/BSE-46NP.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-46/BSE-46NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-44/BSE-44NP.html Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-44/BSE-44NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-43/BSE-43NP.html Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-43/BSE-43NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-42/BSE-42NP.html Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-42/BSE-42NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-41/BSE-41NP.html Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-41/BSE-41NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-40/BSE-40NP.html Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/BSE/BSE-40/BSE-40NP.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/3307/3307-1592/3307-1592.html <p>Most people experience falls that sometimes result in potential life altering consequences. Falls occur in all types of settings including playgrounds, in and around the homes, and at work places. Irrespective of where they happen, it is generally recognized that falls are the leading cause of injury, treatment at emergency rooms, and a primary cause of accidental deaths among persons over the age of 65 years. Irrespective of sex, race, and ethnicity, the mortality from falls increases dramatically with age. More than 90% of hip fractures are caused by falls. The cost of hospitalization for injuries resulting from all types of falls was estimated to be in excess of $10B dollars annually in the U.S.</p> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:43:49 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/3307/3307-1592/3307-1592.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/3307/3307-1593/3307-1593.html <p>Most people experience falls that sometimes result in potential life altering consequences. Falls occur in all types of settings including playgrounds, in and around the homes, and at work places. Irrespective of where they happen, it is generally recognized that falls are the leading cause of injury, treatment at emergency rooms, and a primary cause of accidental deaths among persons over the age of 65 years. Irrespective of sex, race, and ethnicity, the mortality from falls increases dramatically with age. More than 90% of hip fractures are caused by falls. The cost of hospitalization for injuries resulting from all types of falls was estimated to be in excess of $10B dollars annually in the U.S.</p> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:43:49 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/3307/3307-1593/3307-1593.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/445/445-005/445-005.html <p>Acts of terrorism have heightened our awareness of the need for increased personal and farm security. The greatest security risk to farms, greenhouses and nurseries where plants are grown is the unauthorized access to farm chemicals and application equipment.</p> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:26:58 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/445/445-005/445-005.html Farm Health & Safety Pesticide Education http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/445/445-004/445-004.html <p>Acts of terrorism have heightened our awareness of the need for security, both at home and on the farm or nursery. This publication and the checklist that accompanies it will help you be proactive with regard to farm security.</p> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:06:15 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/445/445-004/445-004.html Farm Health & Safety Pesticide Education http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/3102/3102-1533/3102-1533.html <p>Slow and high speed vehicles do not mix well on highways unless precautionary measures are taken by the operators of these vehicles. Automobiles running into slow moving vehicles on roadways are very common. Statistics show that the majority of the traffic deaths from such accidents occur in rural areas and approximately 50% of those deaths occur on country roads.</p> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:22:34 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/3102/3102-1533/3102-1533.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-084/442-084.html <p>In terms of work-related injuries, farming remains one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. In 2007, national statistics showed 411 fatalities – 23.5 deaths per 100,000 farm workers – from accidents resulting from agriculture-related activities (NIOSH 2009). Statistics also reveal that agriculture-related activities result in nonfatal injuries. For example, in 2006, crop and animal-production activities resulted in 22,400 and 13,100 injuries, respectively (U.S. Department of Labor 2006). These nonfatal injuries may include primary as well as secondary injuries.</p> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:09:14 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-084/442-084.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-500/406-500.html Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:37:12 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-500/406-500.html Farm Health & Safety Horses http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2911/2911-1418/2911-1418.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:04 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2911/2911-1418/2911-1418.html Farm Health & Safety Family Financial Management http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-085/442-085.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:38:38 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-085/442-085.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2909/2909-1412/2909-1412.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:30:06 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2909/2909-1412/2909-1412.html Environmental Quality Farm Health & Safety Beef Cattle Dairy Cattle Horses Sheep & Goats Swine http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2908/2908-1408/2908-1408.html <p>The Barn and Farm Inspection Checklist is a tool that helps farm owners realize how susceptible their farm is to a barn fire. Circle the answer that represents the situation on your farm. The higher your score, the higher your chance to being susceptible to a fire.</p> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:43:46 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2908/2908-1408/2908-1408.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2908/2908-1407/2908-1407.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:16:59 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2908/2908-1407/2908-1407.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2908/2908-1406/2908-1406.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:54:58 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/2908/2908-1406/2908-1406.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/420/420-122/420-122.html <p>This handbook is designed to accompany the <i>Skidder Safety and Efficiency</i> training DVD available from Virginia Cooperative Extension <i>www.ext.vt.edu</i>, Forest Resources Association <i>www. forestresources.org</i>, and the Virginia SHARP Logger Program <i>www.sharplogger.vt.edu</i>. The following pages contain a transcription of the video narrative, along with suggestions for discussion topics.</p> Tue, 26 May 2009 10:59:57 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/420/420-122/420-122.html Equipment & Structures Farm Health & Safety Forestry http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-602/442-602.html <p>Farmers account for more than 30 percent of adults disabled by respiratory illness. Yet, a large percentage of farmers are nonsmokers. If smoking is not to blame for these ailments, then what is? The answer is farmer's lung.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-602/442-602.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-601/442-601.html <p>Farm workers can encounter a variety of respiratory problems ranging from temporary discomfort caused by allergic reactions to fatal asphyxiation. However, the risk of contracting serious lung diseases or death can be significantly decreased by using respiratory protection (Figure 1). See the sidebar for a list of farm work that requires respiratory protection.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-601/442-601.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-105/442-105.html <p>Fires that damage or destroy hay and barns cost farmers thousands of dollars in building and feed replacement costs and in lost revenues. Many of these fires are caused by the spontaneous combustion of hay that usually occurs within six weeks after baling. This publication discusses the cause and prevention of hay fires and provides guidelines to follow when a hay fire is detected.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-105/442-105.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-093/442-093.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>Follow these safety tips and maintenance procedures for checking, servicing, and operating compact tractors to extend their life and reduce breakdowns and accidents.</p>Lawn and turf maintenance is easier because of modern compact tractors, but carelessness can cause trouble. Most tractors used for grounds care can be classified into three size groups: 1) riding lawn mowers (3 to 8 horsepower), which are fitted with a mower; these usually have no attachments, 2) lawn and garden or compact tractors (7 to 40 horsepower) to which a variety of tools and equipment can be mounted, and 3) large tractors (40 to 80 horsepower), which have a low center of gravity for working slopes and can be equipped with a variety of attachments. <p>Regardless of size, all power units are potentially hazardous if improperly maintained or operated. Observing all safety precautions before, during, and after tractor operation is essential to operator safety.</p></div> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-093/442-093.html Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-092/442-092.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>Machines; no farm or ranch can function without them. They save valuable time and are essential to agricultural productivity. They also represent an ever-present danger to the people who operate them. There are a host of hazards that makes agricultural machinery the leading cause of injury and death on American farms and ranches.</p><p>This fact sheet summarizes the hazards associated with operating farm machines and presents information about how farmers and farm workers can protect themselves from injury or death when working around agricultural machinery.</p></div> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-092/442-092.html Machinery Economics Farm Health & Safety http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-455/442-455.html <p>This Extension publication covers the safety aspects of equipment used in large round bale packages such as: balers, front-end loaders, bale handling and transport devices. The key to safe and efficient systems for handling large round bales is an operator who knows the hazards involved and who follows safety practices that can prevent accidents. Operators must be constantly alert for situations that may cause injuries to themselves or others. Besides pain and suffering, accidents contribute to higher costs in terms of unnecessary downtime or costly machine repairs. Alertness and safety consciousness can result in more efficient and profitable baling and handling.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-455/442-455.html Farm Health & Safety Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture Machinery Economics http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-083/442-083.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>Approximately 45 million, or 15 percent, of Americans suffer from arthritis. This chronic disease is more prevalent among farmers. A recent survey of Virginia farmers revealed that about 30 percent of the respondents have been diagnosed with arthritis. Among those affected, about half of them reported that the condition interferes with their daily activities even though only 42 percent of them are currently receiving treatment (Mariger et al. 2007). Since it causes pain and inflammation in joints and limits mobility, arthritis has the potential to prematurely disable farmers and farm workers if they do not take proper care.</p><p>This publication was developed primarily to familiarize farmers, ranchers, and farm workers with arthritis by providing general information about the disease. It provides information on the types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, and steps that can be taken to avoid permanent damage to joints so individuals can continue farming activities without pain. It also provides sources for additional arthritis related information and types of assistance.</p><p>The information presented here should not be used as a substitute for the advice and guidance that can be obtained from a physician. On the other hand, this information can be useful in giving you the background to have an intelligent discussion with your doctor about arthritis and a treatment plan. Considering that early diagnosis is extremely important in treating arthritis and minimizing its severity, <strong>individuals experiencing joint pain should consult with their family physician without delay.</strong></p></div> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-083/442-083.html Farm Health & Safety