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This is site is devoted to farm and agricultural safety, health, and emergency service response.  You may use the links at left or review the information below to explore many facets related to farm safety and agricultural rescue programs.  This site is mainly devoted to Pennsylvania, but many of the items are applicable anywhere.

Please use the links at left and below to explore various programs, issues, and other items pertinent to agricultural, safety and health and bookmark this page as it will be updated regularly with new items and information.  Click on the logos or buttons to visit the links.

Agricultural Safety Council Formed to Reduce Farm Accidents UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new organization, the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America, was recently formed to work toward making farming safer. Agriculture is consistently among the most hazardous occupations in the United States, according to Dennis Murphy, Penn State Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health, a founding board member of the new council. In an average year, 516 workers die while doing farm work, and each day about 243 agricultural workers suffer lost-time injuries.   To read more information and for additional links, visit the RescueTechs / AgRescue forum by going here.   Go here to view previous comments...

 

INFORMATIONAL ARTICLE

Fires in Chicken/Poultry Houses

©2008 Eric J. Rickenbach

This article was prepared based on my personal experiences and the experiences of my department, as well as further research on this subject. The information provided is for the informational use only by trained personnel having professional technical capability for evaluation at their own discretion and risk. Every situation you encounter has its own unique problems and challenges. USE THIS INFORMATION BASED UPON YOUR OWN SKILLS AND ABILITIES, AS WELL AS THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES OF YOUR DEPARTMENT.

Eric J. Rickenbach

March, 2008

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Agricultural Safety & Rescue Training Opportunities

Fire Department Information - Interpreting Hay Temperature Readings

With the large number of hay barn fires, this chart will give you an idea to assist a farmer in making the determination to take action BEFORE a fire can occur.

Other Training Opportunities:

• Green Acres is the Place to Be… Emergency Medical Services on the Farm - This program is a classroom presentation designed to introduce emergency medical service personnel to the farm and agricultural environment.  It is currently available in a one-hour format, and soon will be available as a two-hour presentation.  It is approved for PA Department of Health Continuing Education credits for .5 med/trauma and .5 other (Course #1871).   For additional information, send an email.

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