Integrating Safety into Agritourism Terms of Use

…a group (collectively, “Communication Services”), you agree to use the Communication Services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular Communication Service. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a Communication Service, you will not: Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the…

Resources

…Safety Safer FACEs: Safer Farm Animal Contact Exhibits (training) Safety with Animals – University of Minnesota “Starting a Hand-Led Pony Ride Business” by Linda Liestman Signs Animal Exhibit Safety (English) Animal Exhibits Safety (Spanish) Animals May Bite (English) Animals May Bite (Spanish) Bulls On Farm Warning Do Not Enter Risk Sign (English) Do Not Enter Risk Sign (Spanish) Eyes Only…

Emergency Prep & Planning Walkthrough 2

…Employee Safety Orientation Checklist First Aid Guide Emergency Signals and Safe Areas (Example) Missing Child Procedure Child Abduction Procedure Terror/Weapon Threat: Run. Hide. Fight. [Video] Previous Next Slide Navigation Emergency Prep & Planning Walkthrough Conclusion Emergency Prep & Planning Walkthrough 11 Emergency Prep & Planning Walkthrough 10 Emergency Prep & Planning Walkthrough 9 Emergency Prep & Planning Walkthrough 8 Emergency…

Agritourism Safety

…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….

Farmers’ Markets Walkthrough 3

Review Picture Loading Picture… Review Question Question: What should be near this field where this hired worker is harvesting crops with bare hands? A.) Additional farm workers. B.) Handwashing/bathroom facilities. C.) Coca-Cola machine. Handwashing/bathroom facilities should be near the hired worker. Correction Handwashing and bathroom facilities are easily accessible to farm workers to help prevent transmission of foodborne illnesses, such…

Petting Zoo Safety Walkthrough 1

Review Picture Loading Picture… Review Question Question: What is the problem with the traffic pattern for this petting zoo? A.) No signs are posted. B.) No transition area from non-animal area to animal area. C.) Traffic doesn’t flow one-way. The traffic doesn’t flow one-way. Correction Traffic patterns should flow one way through petting zoos. Additional Guidelines and Recommendations The operation…

Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 3

…Conclusion Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 9 Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 8 Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 7 Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 6 Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 5 Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 4 Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 3 Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 2 Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 1 Skip Quiz (Show Corrections Immediately)…

Large Animal Safety Walkthrough 8

…in a contained area free of hazards and other loose livestock. Employees are trained on hand-led riding techniques and are familiar with the rider’s abilities and the animals.2 The employee maintains control of the lead throughout the visitor’s interaction with the animal (i.e. petting, mounting, riding, etc.). Visitors are never allowed to ride without employee supervision. Resources 1 Riding Ability…

Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 8

…Navigation Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough Conclusion Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 9 Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 8 Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 7 Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 6 Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 5 Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 4 Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 3 Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 2 Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough…

Pre-Event: Offer Printable Information

Communication with guests is still possible, even if you don’t have advance notice of their arrival. Communication with guests is still possible, even if you don’t have advance notice of their arrival. Many guests obtain information from the Internet. Including printable information about your operation on the Internet can be helpful. Consider adding printable information on: Rules Supervision of children…