Ohio On-farm Grain Storage Facilities Management and Farmers’ Behaviors about Agricultural Safety and Health

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Storage ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Agricultural Safety ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Storage Facilities

Current Grain Storage and Safety Practices of Ohio Cash Grain Operators

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Geng ◽  
S. Dee Jepsen
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Grain Storage ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Engineering Controls ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Agricultural Injuries ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Storage Facilities

Abstract. Hazards associated with grain storage facilities are a contributing factor to agricultural injuries and are a perpetual problem for Ohio farmers, especially as on-farm grain storage facilities continue to grow in popularity with producers. To establish effective injury prevention programs, safety professionals must first understand how the industry operates, the culture of the workers, and the current practices used to avoid injuries. This research project was designed to bridge the gap between what is currently known about the hazards that exist on Ohio’s farms, specifically how safety and health information is incorporated at the grain handling and storage facilities. Using a four-part survey, 182 cash grain operators, comprising a convenience sample of farmers attending educational events, were surveyed to determine the type of grain storage and handling facilities used on their farms, the occurrence of out-of-condition grain, and the health and safety factors practiced at these facilities, including their knowledge about potential hazards. Results indicated that the farmers preferred to get safety knowledge from a course or seminar (53.6%) or by reading a magazine or periodical (38.8%). The surveyed farmers indicated that they had higher knowledge of the safety risks of out-of-condition grain than of the health effects from exposure to out-of-condition grain (p < 0.01). They identified personal protective equipment (PPE) as their primary measure to prevent injuries, with the top PPE items being respirators, safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves. Farmers who encountered out-of-condition grain reported more employees on their farms compared to the other farmers in the sample and reported higher use of PPE. While these results cannot be generalized to Ohio’s entire population of cash grain farmers, they provide a good understanding of the on-farm grain storage and management practices, which will allow a more targeted intervention plan, both in better engineering controls and in future outreach programs. Keywords: Grain storage, PPE use, Health, Safety.

On-Farm Grain Storage Facilities and Management Practices in Kentucky

1989 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 26-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Barney ◽  
D. E. Legg ◽  
J. D. Sedlacek
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Grain Storage ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Storage Facilities

scholarly journals Issues of Agricultural Safety and Health

2004 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur L. Frank ◽  
Robert McKnight ◽  
Steven R. Kirkhorn ◽  
Paul Gunderson
Keyword(s):  
Safety And Health ◽  
Agricultural Safety

scholarly journals Reduction of Grain Loss During Harvesting Due to the Rational Distribution of Vehicles

2021 ◽  
Vol 334 ◽  
pp. 02025
Author(s):  
Konstantin Esin ◽  
Andrei Bodrov ◽  
Denis Lomakin ◽  
Maxim Kulev ◽  
Andrew Kulev
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Grain Storage ◽  
Rational Distribution ◽  
Agricultural Organizations ◽  
Combine Harvesters ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Storage Facilities

The paper deals with the mathematical model of the rational distribution of vehicles, which allows attaching them to a group of combine harvesters during harvesting, depending on the carrying capacity of vehicles, the productivity of combine harvesters and the capacity of grain storage facilities. In addition, it presents a formula which allows determining the required number of vehicles that will deliver grain from a group of combine harvesters. Further the article presents calculations of routes of vehicles movement and determination of the required number of vehicles de-pending on the carrying capacity of one of the operating agricultural organizations.

scholarly journals Use of personal protective equipment among farmers in Nebraska, Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovenia

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Achutan ◽  
L Girdžiūtė ◽  
G Vasiliauskas ◽  
K Kampuss ◽  
J Starič ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Agricultural Cooperatives ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Agricultural Safety ◽  
The U.S

Abstract Background Farmers in the U.S. and in Europe are at a high risk for injury and illness. Farmers have an increased risk of respiratory disease, noise-induced hearing loss, skin disorders, and eye injuries. Many of these health risks can be prevented or reduced through proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, studies show low compliance of PPE use among farmers. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to wearing PPE, and current health and safety training as potential targets for future intervention, in farmers in Nebraska, Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovenia. The European Cooperation in Science and Technology and the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health collaborated on this study. Methods We administered a 7-item questionnaire to 57 farmers in Nebraska (n = 10), Lithuania (n = 22), Latvia (n = 10) and Slovenia (n = 15). The farmers primarily grew crops (corn, soy) and some raised livestock. Results We found that gloves, respirators, and safety glasses were the PPE most commonly worn; use of face shields were only reported in Nebraska and Lithuania. Only 45% reported wearing PPE always when they needed them. In Nebraska and Latvia, most farmers reported not wearing PPE because they are not readily available although they have them on the farm; in Lithuania and Slovenia, farmers cited time to don PPE and discomfort as primary reasons. The percentage of farmers who reported receiving training on the selection, use, and maintenance of PPE varied widely-13% in Nebraska, 14% in Lithuania, 40% in Latvia, and 67% in Slovenia. Farmers purchased PPE over the internet, supermarkets, and agricultural cooperatives. Conclusions This study provided an opportunity to understand current perceptions of PPE use and challenges, among a cross section of farmers in the U.S. and Europe. We recommend enhancing training through creative modules to address the needs of farmers. Key messages By identifying why farmers do not always wear PPE, we can design effective interventions to overcome this barrier; by knowing where they purchase them, we can provide education at these venues. This study is a joint collaboration between U.S. and European researchers. This global cooperation has highlighted some similarities but also differences within European countries.

Development of an Educational YouTube Channel: A Collaboration Between U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Wickman ◽  
Ellen Duysen ◽  
Marsha Cheyney ◽  
Whitney Penington ◽  
Joan Mazur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Centers ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Agricultural Safety

Contributing Factors to Engulfments in On-Farm Grain Storage Bins

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas M. Kingman ◽  
Gail R. Deboy ◽  
William E. Field
Keyword(s):  
Grain Storage ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Storage Bins
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