…safety guidelines and also provide links to useful resources. Additional information on animal safety can be found at the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians website at http://www.nasphv.org/Documents/AnimalContactCompendium2013.pdf. Start Walkthrough Resources Disclaimer The pictures on the following pages may depict some items and/or situations which are hazardous or unsafe. They are intended to assist in the identification of unsafe…

…customized walkthroughs on a farm. Download Checklists Agritourism Resources The resource page is loaded with signs, policies, logs and other practical, ready-to-print items, providing the tools needed to address the safety issues found by using the checklists. Download Resources To learn more about why it’s important to make your farm safer for visitors, visit Learn more about safety on farms….

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…variety of topics—some of which all farms should review and others that should be reviewed if that activity is part of your operation. Available below are PDF downloads to the complete checklist booklet, along with individual sections for quick access. Also available is a “Topic Checklist,” which you can use to help you determine the topics you need to review…

…Ratio Chart External Links Child Development and Play CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – English CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – Spanish Creating Safe Play Areas on Farms National Program for Playground Safety Play Ideas Signs Play Area Entrance Rules Sign Return to Top Traffic & Parking Documents Traffic and Parking Safety Checklist Signs Drop Off & Pick Up Only…

Food is commonly found at agritourism operations. Even if food service is not part of the operation, consumption of food is likely, especially if children are visiting for several hours. Therefore, steps to ensure food safety is important for operations that prepare and sell food. The “walkthrough” that follows will encompass some general food safety guidelines, and also provide links…

…animal temperament. Injuries commonly caused by animals include: Being stepped on. Being pushed over or pinned between the animal and another object or wall. Being kicked or bitten. Safety issues with small and large animals also involve diseases transmitted from animals to visitors. These diseases can be caused by direct contact with the animals or the animals’ surroundings. Special precautions…

…the agricultural environment – and the hazards found there. Owners need to ensure the safety and health of all guests visiting their operations. To help keep visitors safe, use the walkthroughs, checklists and resources found on this website to implement safety best practices. It’s easy and fun. Learn how! For more information, see: 2019 Childhood Agricultural Injury Fact Sheet. For…