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Stay Hydrated this Summer
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/stay-hydrated-summer
Kate Homonai, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Vinton County My dad tells ... increased thirst, headaches, or muscle cramps. Severe dehydration can limit your body’s ability to sweat, ... to drink water if it is easy to access. If you’re working in the shop or barn, fill a large water jug ...
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Safe Handling of Livestock on the Farm and at the Show
Richard Purdin, OSU Extension, Adams County ANR/CD Educator As fair season rolls along many 4-H ... comes a feeling of accomplishment. No matter if you are raising your livestock for show or sell off the ... remember that livestock are not pets and should be handled with caution. Never let your guard down when ...
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Teaching Youth to be Safe Around Livestock
Sabrina Schirtzinger, ANR Educator Knox County Owning and working livestock is the first step to ... handling safety is keeping equipment and facilities in proper working order. Using Your Quiet Voice Did ... frequencies can hurt their ears. Announce your presence when entering the barn/pen with animals. Quiet, calm ...
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Balancing Your Health and the Spring To-Do List
Richard Purdin, OSU Extension, Adams County ANR/CD Educator The month of May is a busy time on the ... you are working in the field does not mean you cannot have a healthy meal. Your lunch should provide ... a quarter to a third of your daily required nutrients, this does not mean a Little Debbie cake and soda! ...
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Emergency & Disaster Animal Response Planning
the event of an emergency or disaster. Each county EMA office is the lead agency for the development ... ://ema.ohio.gov/Documents/Ohio_EOP/AnimalResponse/AnimalResponsePlanDevelopmentGuidanceToolKit.pdf. Reach out to your county EMA office to learn what is contained in your county specific plan. ... and implementation of their county’s Animal Response Plan and the OSU E county office is ...
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It’s Time to Break Down the Stigma
events this month. Check with your local mental health and recovery board to see what may be going on ... in your area. Seek out education on how to support others that may be walking through challenging ...
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Manure Pit Safety
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/manure-pit-safety
Denny Riethman, ANR Educator Mercer County Wheat harvest will happen soon. A common practice with ... recommended. Establishing a “Buddy System” in your operating procedures is important when working around manure pits in the ... event something happens, and someone collapses. A safety belt or harness should be worn as a lifeline, ...
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Stay Safe Making Hay When the Sun Shines
Richard Purdin, OSU Extension, Adams County ANR/CD Educator For many livestock producers June is ... easily shorten the harvest window making the process very challenging. Harvest your hay crop in intervals ... with skin cancer being at the top of the list. Wear proper clothing to protect your skin, such as: Long ...
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Avoiding the Emergency Room This Winter
Richard Purdin ANR/CD Educator Adams County Winter is here and with winter comes inclement ... never more important than your health and safety. Here are just a few considerations and hints to help ... you avoid spending your new years in the hospital. Be aware of your environment. Before heading out ...
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Can Animals Spread Disease to Humans?
Lydia Flores, OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Morgan County What is Zoonosis? While ... include petting or touching animals, bites or scratches, or your dog lying in bed with you licking your ... https://agn.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/OSHAResources/zoonotic_diseases_resource.pdf Lydia Flores, 4-H Educator Morgan County, can be reached at 740-252-5430 or ...