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Vol 8., No. 7, September 2007 THOUGHTS & QUOTES
AEM Mowing Safety Videos can be Viewed on NASDTwo mowing safety videos from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers are now on-line. Industrial & Agricultural Mower Safety Practices: A Safety Training Program for Operators of Disc-Type Mowing Equipment is now on NASD. The video in English or Spanish can be viewed at:http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/videos/v000001-v000100/v000071.html. Industrial & Agricultural Mower Safety Practices: A Safety Training Program for Operators of Rotary-Type Mowing Equipment is now on NASD. The video in English or Spanish can be viewed at: http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/videos/v000001-v000100/v000069.html. Developing Table-top Simulations -- Article in Journal of Extension (JOE)Activities in which participants work through real-world scenarios can enhance their ability to manage complex situations and can encourage implementation of risk management strategies. Practical and credible information presented in a "hands-on" setting is engaging and memorable. This article shows how to develop and use table-top simulations. The article, by Carol Lehtola, is at http://www.joe.org/joe/2007august/tt4.shtml. A similar article that focused on using narrative stories as a teaching tool was in JOE in June 2007 Helping Farmers, Ranchers, Youth and Educators Comply with the Youth Labor LawYouth ages 14 and 15 can be employed in agriculture for work not classified as hazardous, as long as the work does not interfere with school and appropriate wages are paid. A new brochure, published by Purdue University Extension, explains the tasks that can be performed and those that cannot or that may require special training. The brochure is very helpful in explaining Hazardous Work requirements for youth. The brochure itself can be downloaded from https://www.ydae.purdue.edu/tractor/HOSTA_poster.pdf. The main site for this topic is www.agsafety4youth.info. Homestead MagazineHomestead is a publication produced by Deere & Company. It is targeted towards people that enjoy the rural life-style. It has articles about gardening, lawn care, animal care, and the country life style. Included in many of the articles are items related to safety. The latest issue can be viewed at: http://www.deere.com/en_US/ag/homestead/index.html. Past articles are archived and can be found by clicking on a specific topic category. Annual Reminder for Hayrides, Haunted Houses and AgritourismIn past fall editions of SN&N, we have included reminders for safety during fall activities such as hayrides, haunted houses and other agritourism types of activities. An agritourism publication was developed by the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety. It can be downloaded from http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/nfmc/pages/default.aspx?page=nccrahs_ag_tourism. Hayride and Haunted house activity safety is provided by the International Association of Haunted Attractions. Several reminders for safety during fall activities were provided in the November/December 2005 issue of SN&N. Neighborhood Safety Network (NSN) Posters & Kid’s PageSeveral posters are available for downloading from the Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site. Many of them are available in both English and Spanish. A sample of topics includes helmets, safety for older people, lead paint in toy jewelry, pools, holiday toy safety and Halloween fire safety. By going to the CPSC home page you can sign up for reminders when the NSN publishes new items. CPSC also has a fun interactive Web page for the kids. They can play various games, download comic books, etc. (e.g., bike safety is taught by Sprocket Man!). Tips for Traveling with A PetThese tips - primarily dealing with air and car travel -- are provided by the American Veterinary Medicine Association. [top]  |
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