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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">OSHA and AG Workshops Summer/Autumn 2014, Grain Rescue Programs, and Workers' Compensation Safety Curriculum for Local Programs</i></b></span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
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Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Overexertion and Fatigue</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;
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13.5pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Step up and be part of the solution!</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">THOUGHTS FROM THE EDITOR – Safety and Health for Spring Activities</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Dee Jepsen – State Agricultural Safety and Health Leader
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<span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Spring months bring on additional activities around the home, farm, and community. Spring season includes everything from spring cleaning, gardening and yard work, spring
planting and spring sports. Safety and health should be a priority when starting any of these activities after a long dormant period. This issue of Ag S.T.A.T. will provide ideas and best management practices for getting a good start to a safe spring.
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">MONTHLY SAFETY SLOGAN</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;
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<span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Keep it Safe. Keep it Tidy. Don’t let your clutter get out of control</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">ANNOUNCEMENTS –
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">SEEKING LOCATIONS to PRESENT “OSHA and AG WORKSHOPS” in Summer/Autumn 2014</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;
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<span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">The OSU Ag Safety Program has developed an “OSHA and AG” educational program to address the safety and health topics commonly found in the agricultural industry. The 1-day
workshop will be offered in 5-9 locations around the state in response to the growing concern about farms and their OSHA workplace requirements. Although small family farms continue to be exempt from certain government regulations, the workshop will help farmers
understand when they are and are not exempt, how to control for workplace injuries, obligation to provide a safe environment for employees, and other protection liabilities. If you are interested in being a host location, please contact Dee Jepsen for more
details at <span style="mso-field-code:" HYPERLINK \0022tel\:614-292-6008\0022 \\t \0022_blank\0022 "">
<u><span style="color:blue">614-292-6008</span></u></span> or </span><u><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:blue"><span style="mso-field-code:" HYPERLINK \0022mailto\:jepsen\.4\@osu\.edu\0022 \\t \0022_blank\0022 "">jepsen.4@osu.edu</span>.</span></u><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">ANNOUNCEMENTS –
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">NOW SCHEDULING: Grain Bin Awareness Programs and Grain Rescue Trainings</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:
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<span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">The Grain CART (Comprehensive Agricultural Rescue Trailer) is now being scheduled for summer programs. This 40-foot trailer is equipped with a fully functional grain bin,
grain leg and gravity flow wagon to simulate several scenarios when grain is stored on the farm. The Grain CART was developed by OSU students in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering in partnership with the Ohio Fire Academy and other
private donors.</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;
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<span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">There are two types of classes using the Grain CART. A 6-hr course conducted by the Ohio Fire Academy (course # 1954) is specifically for firemen and other first responders
to learn and practice rescue techniques. A Grain Bin Awareness program is taught by the OSU Ag Safety Program and is designed to teach farmers, farm families, community members and first responders about the many hazards associated with stored grain. Each
class has separate fees.</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;
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<span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">To learn more about the program, and how to schedule the Grain CART for your community safety program, please contact Dave Torsell, Program Manager for Emergency Management
and Agricultural Rescue, at <span style="mso-field-code:" HYPERLINK \0022mailto\:Torsell\.5\@osu\.edu\0022 \\t \0022_blank\0022 "">
<u><span style="color:blue">torsell.5@osu.edu</span></u></span> or <span style="mso-field-code:" HYPERLINK \0022tel\:614-292-9455\0022 \\t \0022_blank\0022 "">
<u><span style="color:blue">614-292-9455</span></u></span>.</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">ANNOUNCEMENTS –
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES TO PILOT TEST SAFETY CURRICULUM</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
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<span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Does your county office or agricultural partners have responsibility for conducting annual safety programs to meet Workers' Compensation requirements or do you have summer
programs that could use a 10-15 minute safety commercial? If so, there are curriculum kits available to help you. There are 12 different topics for you to choose, each one with Power Point presentations (with speaker notes) and evaluations for your audience
to give us feedback about the content. Please contact the Ag Safety Office to learn more about these pilot programs and how they can be used at your local safety event. Kathy Mann, Program Coordinator, at
<span style="mso-field-code:
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<u><span style="color:blue">614-292-0622</span></u></span> or <span style="mso-field-code:
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<u><span style="color:blue">mann.167@osu.edu</span></u></span>.</span><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">INJURY PREVENTION – Overexertion and Fatigue</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Andy Bauer– OSU Agribility Program Coordinator</span></b><span style="font-size:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">With spring weather finally coming on, your equipment has been prepared for long hours of tillage work and getting crops planted, but don’t forget about
yourself. Overexertion is a risk of injury faced by all due to the long hours and hard work in the fields. Take time to do some stretching exercises in the morning before going out to work. Give your body a chance to warm up and get ready for long strenuous
days. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Remember to use your legs when lifting objects and try to switch tasks often when bending, lifting and reaching out to do jobs. Your body is your most
important tool on your farm. Learn to respect it. Pain is the body’s way of telling you to slow down or to change tasks. Listen to it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">When sitting and operating equipment for extended periods of time, stop every hour, get out and walk around, stretch your legs and back to prevent fatigue
and stay alert. Remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated as you work and temperatures rise.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Above all, have a safe spring and try not to over do it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Kent McGuire – CFAES Safety and Health Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Spring planting is a time when farmers and farm workers are continuously moving from one piece of equipment to another and climbing on equipment to
fill with seed or make repairs.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Long hours, fatigue, rushing to beat the incoming weather, and working into the night can all contribute to fall related injuries. This is a time that farmers should take extra precaution
to prevent falls when working around farm equipment.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Precautions in preventing falls from equipment should include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Observe the basic safety rules of the equipment’s operating manual.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Shut off equipment and make sure equipment is in “park”, before dismounting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Maintain 3 points of contact when mounting or dismounting equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span>(1 hand and 2 feet) or (2 hands and 1 foot)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Ensure that steps, hand holds, platforms or railings are in safe operating condition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Clean dirt, mud, and debris from work platforms and decks of equipment, before entering these areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Face towards the equipment when mounting or dismounting equipment with ladder style steps.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Avoid trying to carry objects when mounting or dismounting equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Exercise caution when steps are wet or dirty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Avoid jumping off of the last step.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Anticipate changes in ground elevation or rough terrain when dismounting from the last step.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Be alert and focus on foot placement when walking, especially during early morning or evening when
daylight is limited. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Avoid distractions or hurrying when walking from one piece of equipment to another. Be observant to
any slip, trip or fall hazards in your line of travel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Ensure that equipment or the work area has adequate lighting to complete the task in low light conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">- Use a ladder or elevated platform to work on those hard to reach places, rather than trying to stand
on the equipment in an awkward position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">For more information about agricultural safety, please contact Kent McGuire, OSU Agricultural Safety & Health, at
</span><a href="mailto:mcguire.225@osu.edu"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;text-decoration:none;
text-underline:none">mcguire.225@osu.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:
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or 614-292-0588.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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"Times New Roman";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT –
</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:13.5pt;font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Step up and be part of the solution!</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Dave Torsell – OSU Program Manager, Emergency Management</span></b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;
font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Over the past few months there have been articles in this newsletter on severe weather, taking care of
the old ticker, and your health in general, and even how to make the area around your home safe for the pending tornado season that forever lurks in Ohio!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman";color:black">Lets close our eyes for a moment and picture a scene, in your community, of the aftermath of any disaster that may, without warning, become a real and
present danger!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Buildings blown down, flood waters in your home, and lanes, streets and highways strewn with debris. Trees up-rooted, communications not functional, and people…friends, neighbors, and yes even family who
need more help than most of us can imagine.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>
Keep in mind that in a true disaster emergency responders are not immune from the efforts of mother- nature.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>This means they may need as much help as the rest of the community and may not be able to come to your aid when you need it most. We sometimes don’t think about that aspect of a disaster so let me put in place a challenge for everyone reading Ag S.T.A.T.
s.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I challenge you to STEP UP AND BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Contact your local fire department, the American Heart Association or Red Cross and set up a CPR/AED/first aid class for anyone in the community who will attend.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>If you don’t already have one in place, contact your local Emergency Manager (EMA) and ask about starting a CERT group, Community Emergency Response Team in your area.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>If you belong to service organizations, farm groups or even a card club, take the time to learn how to help.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>If the need is there, help raise money that may be used to educate those in your community who are willing to train.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Having the knowledge to help others when they need it is extremely productive and gratifying!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>You can find information on available classes at </span><a href="http://www.heart.org/"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;
text-decoration:none;text-underline:none">www.heart.org/</span></a><span style="font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">
and </span><a href="http://www.redcross.org/"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;text-decoration:none;
text-underline:none">www.redcross.org/</span></a><span style="font-family:Helvetica;
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">Ag Safety S.T.A.T. - Safe Tactics for Ag Today</span></i><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
color:black">
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 may be 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</span><u><span style="font-size:
8.0pt;font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:blue"><span style="mso-field-code:" HYPERLINK \0022mailto\:jepsen\.4\@osu\.edu\0022 \\t \0022_blank\0022 ""><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">jepsen.4@osu.edu</span></span></span></u><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";
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