Farm Emergency Training
Access education resources on farm safety and disaster preparedness, including fire safety, biosecurity best practices, and pesticide safety. Get tips on emergency response training and a workbook on dealing with farm disasters and catastrophic events.
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ArticlesUn Resumen de las Leyes y los Reglamentos que Afectan a la Agricultura
Hoja Informativa sobre Un Resumen de las Leyes y los Reglamentos que Afectan a la Agricultura -
Articles2021 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Penn State's Extension Ag Safety & Health program produces annual summaries of Pennsylvania's farm fatalities. These summaries can help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture with a goal of mitigating those sources. -
ArticlesSilo Fires
Protect your investment. The investment you make in putting the crop in the silo is less than what you would spend if purchasing the crop from someone else. -
ArticlesFarm Family Emergency Response Training
This program will lead participants through various scenarios that will force them to think about typical injury incidents and make proper decisions. -
ArticlesConfined Space Manure Storage Emergencies
Learn about when a person is discovered unresponsive in a manure storage pit and the best management practices farmers can take to avoid an emergency on their farm. -
ArticlesATV Stability Simulator Trailer
The ATV Stability Simulator is an interactive safety education simulator appropriate for all audiences age 8 and over. -
ArticlesPTO Hazards Simulator
Intended for adult workers this table top demo is designed to provide a hands‐on, life‐like PTO entanglement scenario. Reaction time is measured in relationship to the speed of a turning PTO shaft. -
ArticlesFarm Hazard Hunt Display
This Demo will show many sources of farm hazards. Discussion of hazard prevention, developing a strategy to deal with potential hazards, and responding to injuries or fatalities from farm hazards. -
ArticlesHazards of Flowing Grain Demonstrations
The objective of the demonstration is to illustrate how grain flows in storage structures and transport vehicles, the hazards of flowing grain, and rescue procedures for freeing an entrapped victim. -
ArticlesHead, Eye, and Foot Protection Demonstration
This demonstration is for adult workers. Using the Head, Eye, and Foot Protection Demonstration helps illustrate the value of choosing the proper personal protective equipment. -
ArticlesCorn Harvest Hazard Simulator
This demonstration is aimed at adult workers. The Corn Picker Hazard Simulator presents a simulation of a clogged corn picker or forage harvester in operation. -
ArticlesMini Tilt Table Stability Demonstration
This demo focuses on: center of gravity, and stability baseline of a tractor, skid steer, and ATV. The demo can lead to discussions of tractor, skid steer, or ATV rollover incidents. -
ArticlesTable Top Flowing Grain Hazards Demonstration
Demo offers an understanding on how flowing grain causes grain bin entrapments. Discussion on prevention of entrapment and first‐on‐the scene emergency response. -
ArticlesAgricultural Hand Signals
The American Society of Agricultural Engineers has developed standardized hand signals because communication on the farm often cannot be accomplished vocally due to noise or distance. -
ArticlesFarm Dump Truck and Trailer Safety
This article will examine large farm dump truck and trailer safety issues relating to the use of these units on farms. -
ArticlesHow to Handle Chemical Spills
Information for pesticide applicators in the event of a chemical spill. -
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ArticlesResponding to Pesticide Poisoning Symptoms
Responding immediately and appropriately when pesticide exposure is suspected will help minimize the effects of exposure and, in extreme cases, may save a life. -
ArticlesEmergency Phone Numbers for Pesticide Spills
List of Emergency Phone Numbers during a Pesticide Spill. -
Articles2020 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Penn State's Extension Ag Safety & Health program produces annual summaries of Pennsylvania's farm fatalities. These summaries can help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture with a goal of mitigating those sources. -
ArticlesHeat Illness and Agriculture
Farm workers should be familiar with the signs of heat illnesses. -
VideosGrain Bin Safety Rescue
Length 14:36This video highlights the top hazards that can be found while working around grain and discusses best practices for promoting safety. -
Articles2019 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture. -
Articles2018 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Summary of the farm fatal injuries occurring in Pennsylvania during 2018. -
Articles2017 Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary
Annual summaries of farm fatalities help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture.
