Injury Prevention - Winter Slip and Fall Safety



-487045-20193000AG SAFETY S.T.A.T. - SAFE TACTICS FOR AG TODAYVol. 9 No. 7 October / November 2016*****************************************************SPOT THE SAFETY ISSUESANNOUNCEMENTS—Book the Grain C.A.R.T for 2017ANNOUNCEMENTS—National Rural Health Day – November 17thOHIO AGRABILITY —Impacts at 2016 Farm Science ReviewINJURY PREVENTION— Safety for On-Farm Grain Storage FacilitiesEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT—Flu Season is Here!*****************************************************Spot the Safety Issues106680032385For Answers to “Spot the Safety Issues” see the end of this newsletter00For Answers to “Spot the Safety Issues” see the end of this newsletterANNOUNCEMENTSBook the Grain C.A.R.T. for 2017Agricultural rescue training and education are an integral part to protecting our work force of families tied to agriculture in Ohio. The Grain C.A.R.T. (Comprehensive Agricultural Rescue Trailer) was designed and built to do that two fold. Opportunities exist to offer professional training to first responders and/or deliver grain safety awareness curriculum for outreach education to farmers and agricultural industries by scheduling the Grain C.A.R.T. for your area in 2017. The Grain C.A.R.T. will be off the road during the winter months, but 2017 travel is being booked now to kick off in March. Please call or email Lisa Pfeifer at (614) 292-9455, pfeifer.6@osu.edu, if you would like to discuss program planning centered around utilizing the Grain C.A.R.T. in your geographic area.National Rural Health Day – November 17th, 2016The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) recognizes this day to celebrate the selfless, community-minded spirit in rural American and examine the unique healthcare challenges rural citizens face. Accessibility, lack of healthcare providers, chronic conditions of aging populations, and the uninsured and underinsured are all areas for which they hope to generate a better understanding of by setting aside this day. If you would like ideas on how to build a celebration of your own to highlight this day in your community click on the NOSORH link to start your brainstorming, OHIO AGRABILITY – Impacts at 2016 Farm Science ReviewLaura Akgerman – CFAES Disability Services CoordinatorThe Ohio AgrAbility Program participated in the 2016 Farm Science Review September 20 – 22. The OAP display area included information and resources from Ohio AgrAbility, National AgrAbility, and several assistive technology & adaptive equipment companies. To ensure no mobility devices ran out of power, OAP provided a mobility scooter & chair charging station for participants needing a re-charge.AgrAbility staff facilitated daily Peer Network meetings, with several of our clients leading the discussions, and relating their experiences with disability services and products. To facilitate access to the field demonstrations, AgrAbility sponsored an accessible shuttle bus to transport visitors from the main exhibit area to the farm fields. Our exhibit area focused on assistive technology & adaptive equipment for rural lifestyles and agricultural businesses. The companies participating with our exhibit area at FSR included disABILITY Work Tools, Life Essentials, PWR EZ, K & M Manufacturing, Propel Doors, Bump n’ Drive Gates, and Action Track Chairs dealer McCabe Outdoors.In addition to the display, our team presented a workshop titled Helping Ohio Farmers: A Combined Effort Between the Ohio AgrAbility Program and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, to OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, and Bureau of Workers Compensation staff. The two-hour workshop covered the history and mission of AgrAbility, information about Ohio farmers, Ohio AgrAbility, assistive technology, and resources for farmers. To emphasize the importance of the working relationships between state agencies, the workshop was approved for two hours of Continuing Education Units for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors. The workshop concluded with a tour of machinery exhibits, highlighting a variety of adaptive steps, ladders, and assistive technology for our farm clients.INJURY PREVENTION – Safety for On-Farm Grain Storage FacilitiesKent McGuire – OSU Ag Safety and Health CoordinatorAs we move into late fall, there is a lot of activity at on-farm grain handling facilities. Throughout Ohio, on-farm grain storage facilities are being upgraded and newly constructed storage facilities are getting larger and larger. Common injuries associated with grain handling include slips, trips and falls; blunt trauma incidents; sprains / strains; entanglement; engulfment; and injuries due to fatigue. Below are safety considerations for your grain storage facility when working this fall and winter:Keep equipment properly maintained. Recognize, respect, and avoid equipment hazards such as cut points, wrap points, pinch points, burn points, and stored energy. Severe injuries from equipment hazards can happen in a fraction of a second.Emergency contact information and procedures should be available and verified. Make sure cell phones are adequately charged and have signal before starting potentially dangerous work. Notify family members or coworkers before starting potentially dangerous work and tell them when you expect to finish. If you are supposed to be done in three hours someone can check on you if you are late.Know where overhead power lines are so they can be avoided when moving equipment or using a portable auger.Insure there is adequate lighting at the facility when working in low light conditions to prevent slips, trips, and falls.Have a fire extinguisher handy and charged. A fire in its beginning stages can many times be extinguished by quick response by someone with a fire extinguisher.Use a N-95 respirator when unloading grain or working in grain bins. Grain dust and molds can cause serious respiratory health issues.Never enter a grain bin while grain handling components, such as augers, are in operationAll equipment shutoffs should be labeled in the electrical panel and at switches. This makes it easier to shut off specific equipment in the event of an emergency.Lockout/tagout procedures should be developed for all equipment. When working on the grain bin, lockout/tagout keeps equipment from being unexpectedly started.Bridged grain or grain lining the wall of the bin is dangerous and should be handled at a distance. Use a pole to break up bridged grain and try pounding on the outside of the bin to dislodged grain that clings to bin walls. If the grain is out of condition, poisonous gases may accumulate. If you suspect that the air inside the bin is not safe, do not try to enter without first sampling the air. If you must enter the bin use a body harness, lifeline and station a person at the entry point to monitor the person in the bin.Ask your local fire department if they would like a tour of your facility. If needed, it will help them respond more efficiently to your farm.For more information about the OSU Ag Safety visit or contact Kent McGuire, OSU Agricultural Safety & Health, at mcguire.225@osu.edu or 614-292-0588.Emergency Management - Flu Season is Here!Lisa Pfeifer – OSU Ag Safety and Health Education CoordinatorThe easiest way to protect against the flu, the Ohio Department of Health reminds, is to get a seasonal flu vaccine every year!Some good flu prevention practicesGet a seasonal flu vaccineWash your handsCover your coughEat a balanced dietDrink plenty of waterExercise regularlyGet plenty of restTry not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouthStay away from those who are sick when possibleStay home if you get sick and keep sick children home from school or day careFor more information about the flu you can visit the Ohio Department of Health’s website page covering the area at odh.seasonalinfluenza, or the CDC’s flu section at to Spot the Safety Issues1. Dust is creating an inhalation hazard. 2. Low visibility because of the dust. Operator cannot see the worker and the worker cannot see the travel direction of machine.3. Flying debris could strike the worker.00Answers to Spot the Safety Issues1. Dust is creating an inhalation hazard. 2. Low visibility because of the dust. Operator cannot see the worker and the worker cannot see the travel direction of machine.3. Flying debris could strike the worker.*********************************************************************************************************************Ag Safety S.T.A.T. – Safe Tactics for Ag Today is an e-mail newsletter prepared by Dee Jepsen, Extension Agricultural Safety Specialist and team members from the State Safety Office, in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at OSU. The primary goal of this monthly newsletter is to help you stay connected to everyday safety news and activities that maybe used in your own newsletters or programs. If you have safety-related questions or program ideas that you would like to share, please contact Dr. Jepsen at jepsen.4@osu.edu********************************************************************************************************************* ................
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