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Safety – Agriculture

Safety and Health are important to everything you do, from work to home. When it comes to farming, it’s no different. Learn more about WVU Extension’s Safety and Health Program.

Farm Safety and Health Publications includes Factsheets on:

Animal Handling Tips – SA 17.1
Beware of Farm Machine Hazards – SA 21.4
Carbon Monoxide in Homes and Workshops
Get Ready to Heat with Firewood
Hazard Alert! Handling and Storage of Grain and Silage
Lawn and Garden Safety Checklist – SA 9.1
Livestock Safety—Facilities and Equipment – SA 17.3
Livestock Safety—Manure Handling and Storage – SA 17.4
Radon – SA 33
Riding Lawn Mower Safety – SA 9
Safe Transportation of Livestock – SA 17
Safety Aspects of Lawn Mowers – SA 9.2
Tractor Safety – SA 12.1
Using Hay and Forage Harvesting Equipment Safely – SA 21.2
Working Safely With Poultry – SA 17.2

Agricultural and rural safety programming is provided to West Virginia residents in order to reduce and prevent injuries and illnesses in their work and living areas. Training and demonstration programs are targeted to youths, families, agricultural employees and employers, senior citizens, and emergency medical and rescue personnel.

Agromedicine
Visit the site for the West Virginia Agromedicine Program

This program integrates applied, basic, and clinical sciences focused on health and safety issues involved in modern agriculture, including farm families and environments, workers in agriculture-associated industries, and consumers of agricultural products.

Who is it for?
The program is to benefit nurses, physicians, physician’s assistants, public health practitioners, other health service providers, university researchers, Extension outreach educators, representatives from all levels of government, people involved with agribusiness, students, and farm family members.