Learn More About Safety on Farms

…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 more information on keeping children safe on farms, visit the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety website: www.marshfieldresearch.org/nccrahs….

Corn Maze Safety Walkthrough 2

Review Picture Loading Picture… Review Question Question: Does this path through the corn maze present any trip hazards? Yes No Yes, there are trip hazards on this path. Correction Paths in the corn maze are free of debris and other trip hazards. Additional Guidelines and Recommendations Paths should be kept free of ruts, holes and bumps. Paths should be checked…

Other Equipment Walkthrough 6

Review Picture Loading Picture… Review Question Question: Are the steering wheels on this play panel appropriate? Yes No No, the steering wheels are not appropriate; they need to be completely enclosed. Correction The steering wheel on the play panel is completely enclosed. Additional Guidelines and Recommendations Steering wheels and all components of play panels need to be free of pinch,…

Climbing / Overhead Walkthrough 2

Review Picture Loading Picture… Review Question Question: What would be the problem with this young boy playing on this free-standing arch climber? A.) Equipment is rusty. B.) He is dressed inappropriately. C.) Preschoolers are too young for this type of equipment.. Preschoolers are too young for this equipment. Correction Free standing arch climbers are not recommended for toddlers or preschoolers….

Traffic & Parking Walkthrough 3

…to ensure they are in good repair. During dry conditions, gravel drives should be dampened (sprinkled with water) to reduce dust. Previous Next Slide Navigation Traffic & Parking Walkthrough Conclusion Traffic & Parking Walkthrough 5 Traffic & Parking Walkthrough 4 Traffic & Parking Walkthrough 3 Traffic & Parking Walkthrough 2 Traffic & Parking Walkthrough 1 Skip Quiz (Show Corrections Immediately)…

Location & Design Walkthrough 2

…sharp or rusty (e.g. saw blades). Unstable items are not left in play areas (e.g. gates or tires leaning against a building). The play area is located away from other hazards such as machinery. The play area is also located away from anything that will produce loud noises.1 Resources 1 Noise Decibel Chart Previous Next Slide Navigation Location & Design…

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)…

Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 6

…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 1 Skip Quiz (Show Corrections Immediately)…

Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 4

…Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough Conclusion Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 7 Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 6 Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 5 Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 4 Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 3 Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 2 Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 1 Skip Quiz (Show Corrections Immediately)…

Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 8

…present. Previous Next Slide Navigation Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 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,…