NYCAMH/NEC - Farm Safety and Health Resources

S.AG.E. - Safety for Agricultural Educators

The National Safety Council continues to list agriculture as one of the two most dangerous industries in the country. S.AG.E. (Safety for Agricultural Educators) is a resource to aid educators in effectively teaching the many aspects of farm safety. Each season of the year, NYCAMH's Farm Safety Prevention and Education Specialist highlights a different farm safety or health topic. If you are interested in receiving S.AG.E., contact NYCAMH. Also, check out NYCAMH's Safety Savvy columns. Sort by Issue (newest first) Sort by Issue (oldest first) Sort by Topic
Winter 2003 - Volume 5, Number 2
	Foot Protection
	Often we neglect some simple means to protect ourselves from injury. Personal Protective Equipment is one of those means that is inexpensive and very effective. We just have to make the decision to use it—every time we are in the work place. Most agricultural tasks are among those that require foot protection.
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Fall 2002 - Volume 5, Number 1
	Eye Safety
	This issue of S.AG.E. is based on the actual experience of a real person. Each one of us needs to learn from others' experiences, and this one will really make you think. Your eyesight is precious; how well do you care for your eyes?
	Articles: Other Resources - Eye Safety Safety Equipment
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Summer 2002 - Volume 4, Number 4
	Welding Safety
	Almost every agricultural business requires repair of machinery and equipment—and sometimes even fabrication of special tools or equipment. Often, when done by an employee who has developed skill in welding, time and money can be saved; but only if it is done safely.
	Articles: Fire Extinguisher Classes Other Resources - Welding Safety
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Spring 2002 - Volume 4, Number 3
	PTO Safety
	Power Take-Off (PTO) entanglements are the third leading cause of death in agricultural occupations. PTOs are found on turf care equipment, fruit and vegetable harvesting machines, compact utility tractors, backhoe/loader tractors, farm tractors and machines and even on some trucks. It is important that everything possible is done to avoid becoming entangled in spinning machine parts.
	Articles: Other Resources - PTO Safety
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Winter 2002 - Volume 4, Number 2
	Hypothermia/Frostbite
	All of the states served by the NEC have winter temperatures and wind that could be dangerous to people who work or play outdoors. Being dressed appropriately and taking frequent breaks to warm up can reduce your risk of hypothermia and frostbite. Please make copies of this to share with anyone who might benefit.
	Articles: Other Resources - Hypothermia/Frostbite
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Fall 2001 - Volume 4, Number 1
	Mechanical Hazards
	The two incidents in this issue are actual events that happened to school age young men. The NEC would like to raise your awareness of how real mechanical injuries are and how preventable they are. Stop and think about the close calls you (or someone else) have had—and learn from them so future risks are reduced.
	Articles: Other Resources - Mechanical Hazards
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Summer 2001 - Volume 3, Number 4
	Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome
	NYCAMH and NEC were started as the result of the efforts and concern of a dedicated pulmonary physician, Dr. John May, at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital. He recognized the breathing problems commonly experienced by farmers in dusty conditions to be Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome, rather than other conditions previously thought.
	Articles: Breathe Easy Other Resources - Respiratory Hazards
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Spring 2001 - Volume 3, Number 3
	Avoiding Falls on Icy Surfaces
	The National Safety council tells us that falls are one of the leading causes of serious injury in the home. Agricultural work conditions often include slippery surfaces, large machines or animals, variable weather and uneven ground to increase the threat of serious injuries from falls. The Northeast Center for Agricultural and Occupational health (NEC) offers these sugestions for your safety. (For back issues of the Sage log on to our website at www.nycamh.org).
	Articles: A Spring in Your Step Other Resources - Avoiding Falls Slip-Sliding Away—Not! States Served by NEC
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Winter 2001 - Volume 3, Number 2
	Carbon Monoxide Hazards
	The NEC is one of 10 NIOSH agricultural safety and health centers in our country. NIOSH publishes notices of occupational hazards that have taken a number of lives like the ones addressed in this issue of S.AG.E. For other warnings and information, you can call the NEC at 800.343.7527.
	Articles: Other Resources - Cardon Monoxide Hazards Recent NIOSH Hazard Warnings
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Fall 2000 - Volume 3, Number 1
	Lighting and Marking
	The NEC is aware of the growing number of highway collisions involving slow moving vehicles, whether tractors, backhoe-loaders or lawn and turf care equipment. Recently, the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) has set new standards for marking and lighting slow vehicles traveling on roads.
	Articles: Other Resources - Lighting and Marking Preventing Collisions - Driving Any Vehicle Preventing Collisions - Driving Slow Moving Vehicles Preventing Collisions - Not Driving Your Decision Could Avoid a Collision
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Spring 2000 - Volume 3, Number 1
	Helping Kids Do the Job Safely
	Farmers face the unique challenge of raising their children amid a potentially hazardous work place. With the right safety guidelines, our farms can provide a healthy environment for kids to live on and visit. The Northeast Center for Agricultural and Occupational Health (NEC) in Cooperstown, New York offers this information. This edition of SAGE is written by Susan Ackerman, Agricultural Injury and Illness Surveillance Nurse.
	Articles: Help! Milking Cows Using a Pipeline - Adult Responsibilities Other Resources - Child Safety Ouch! Why?
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Winter 2000 - Volume 2, Number 4
	Hearing Conservation
	The subject of this S.AG.E., hearing conservation, applies to every segment of agriculture, as well as other industries and even home shops and recreational activities. As a result of your responses to our survey, future issues will be more broad-based. Please give us a call or drop us a note with your comments.
	Articles: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Here Today, Hear Tomorrow No Eerie (or Earie) Feeling? Now Hear This! Other Resources - Hearing Conservation
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Fall 1999 - Volume 2, Number 3
	Whoa! Slow Moving Transport
	No matter what aspect of agriculture you are involved in, whether it is landscaping, lawn and turf care, fruit, vegetables, Christmas trees, beef, dairy or crops, when you transport slow moving equipment on the road, interaction with high-speed vehicles can be hazardous. There are ways to reduce the risks, though, and you can make a difference. The Northeast Center for Agricultural and Occupational Health (NEC) in Cooperstown, New York offers these suggestions. This S.AG.E was funded, in part, by a grant from the New York State Department of Labor.
	Articles: Oh, Say, Can You See? Other Resources - Slow-Moving Vehicles What Was That? Whoa!
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Spring 1999 - Volume 2, Number 2
	Skid Steer Loader Safety
	The topic for this edition of S.AG.E. was suggested by one of its readers. Please give Dan West a call at 800.343.7527 or drop him a note to let him know what farm safety or health issue you would like a future edition of S.AG.E. to address.
	Articles: No Bum Steer Here Other Resources - Video and Library Phone Numbers You Should Have Some Safety Guidelines to Follow The Straight Scoop
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Winter 1999 - Volume 2, Number 1
	Cattle-Handling Safety
	The NEC is one of nine NIOSH centers across the country. The information in this issue of the S.AG.E. comes from the Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education in Tyler, Texas. We want to thank Dr. Raymond L. Huhnke, Professor and Extension Ag. Engineer at Oklahoma State University for providing this article on cattle-handling safety.
	Articles: Cow Eyes Cows Take Flight! Have You Herd? Introduction - Cattle-Handling Safety in Working Facilities Other Resources - Brochure, Video, and Cooperative Extension Tips and Reminders for Cattle-Handling Safety
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Fall 1998 - Volume 1, Number 4
	Preventing Falls on the Farm
	NEC S.AG.E has brought you safety information about handling large round bales, tractor roll-overs and using chain saws. In this issue, we are bringing you safety tips about a topic that may sound less dramatic, but is actually much more common than the preceding topics combined.
	Articles: Especially on the Farm Many Falls Can Be Prevented Not Just a Farm Problem Other Resources - PPE and NASD When Is a Fall Not Just a Fall?
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Spring 1998 - Volume 1, Number 3
	Chain Saw Safety
	Cutting some fire wood or thinning your wood lot? Do you know that in 1994 there were over 42,000 chain saw injuries? (US Product Safety Commission) About 43% were to the arm and hand area, 38% to the leg area, 7% to the head and about 4% each to the foot area and upper body. With proper cutting techniques and personal protective equipment, you could greatly reduce your risk of becoming an injury statistic.
	Articles: Cutting-Edge Chain Saw Safety Hazards to Look for Before Cutting Down a Tree Hazards to Look for Before Limbing a Downed Tree Other Resources - NYCAMH Brochures and AgrAbility Please Release Me S l o w l y Primary Safety Procedures When Using a Chain Saw
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Winter 1998 - Volume 1, Number 2
	Tractor Fatalities and Injuries
	The second edition of NEC S.AG.E. brings you up to date farm safety information in a format you can readily use in your existing lessons. The topics are chosen based on several criteria. Among them are the number of injuries and or deaths resulting from the hazard, and commonality of the hazard in the Northeast region. If you have any helpful suggestions to make the S.AG.E. more pertinent or usable, please call us at 800.343.7527 or write NYCAMH, Bassett Healthcare, One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, New York 13326. If you would like to suggest a topic or know a good resource you would like to share please let us know!
	Articles: Mowing and Towing Other Resources - NYCAMH PTO Safety Video and Partners for a Safer Community Newsletter Popularity Has Its Down Side ROPS Save Lives To Be Forwarned Is To Be Forarmed
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Summer 1997 - Volume 1, Number 1
	Tractor and Tractor Loader Safety
	Welcome to the first issue of NEC S.A.G.E. We are sending you this infoletter as a resource to aid you in effectively teaching the many aspects of farm safety. Each quarter a different farm safety or health topic will be highlighted. Some issues will include a transparency ready for you to incorporate into your lesssons. Every issue will bring to your attention other resources where you can get teaching aids and information to save you time in keeping up-to-date with farm safety issues. The National safety council continues to list agriculture as one of the two most dangerous industries in the country. By choosing to be involved in farming your students are more than five times more likely to be killed on the job than those who choose other occupations. Young people thier age and younger, (and older farmers) have the highest fatality rates on farms! Many of these tragedies could easily prevented.
	Articles: According to the National Safety Council ... Danger Learning about Farm Safety is Fun! Other Resources - Farm Safety 4 Just Kids
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