In recent years, the number of inflatable amusement activities found on agritourism operations has been steadily increasing. Children love to play on bounce houses, jumping pillows, inflatable slides, and other types of inflatable rides. Unfortunately, as these inflatable rides become more common, the number of injuries from them also increases.1,2 Common causes of injuries from inflatable rides include: Collision with…

Corn mazes can attract a wide audience, from the very young to the very mature, although children and young adults are the most common visitors. While some children may be accompanied by parents or adults, many want to go into corn mazes on their own. Corn mazes can range in size from a few acres to tens of acres. Some…

The combination of visitors and traffic in one location can create safety issues, especially if some of the visitors are children. Children often have difficulty judging the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles, they can be easily distracted by attractions on the operation, and they may be restless and impatient. The “walkthrough” that follows will encompass some general traffic and…

Working with machinery is one of the most hazardous tasks that farmers and farm workers perform. In the agricultural worksite, machinery is a common cause of injury and death. Injury can result from: Falls from machinery, with injury resulting from the fall or from being run over or falling into trailed implements. Moving parts causing pinch or crush injuries. Entanglements…

…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 situations, and therefore may not represent “best practices”. If you have questions about any of the pictures or the situations depicted, please contact us at nccrahs@mcrf.mfldclin.edu. Walkthroughs A “Walkthrough” refers to “walking through” or…

The use of barriers and fences is important to prevent children and guests from entering non-permitted areas, and to keep them from coming into contact with hazardous machinery, animals, etc. Barriers usually refer to fencing (separation from a hazard). Sometimes a barrier is intended for crowd control. The “walkthrough” that follows will encompass some general fencing and barrier guidelines, and…

Review Picture Loading Picture… Review Question Question: Should these chemicals and pharmaceuticals be stored in a locked area that is not accessible to guests? Yes No Yes, they should be stored in a locked area. Correction Storage areas with guest access are kept free of hazardous materials. Additional Guidelines and Recommendations These areas are supervised by adults when visitors are…

…can get hurt by children using the equipment. Additional Guidelines and Recommendations Sandboxes are best located away from play equipment. Sandboxes are constructed to permit drainage. Sandboxes are covered with a lid or other type of covering when not in use. Replace sand as often as necessary to prevent the transmission of disease and keep it free of foreign materials….

…are securely fixed and regularly inspected/maintained. Free standing flexible climbers are not recommended for toddlers or preschool children. Spacing between horizontal and vertical components of a climbing grid do not form entrapment hazards. Previous Next Slide Navigation Climbing / Overhead Walkthrough Conclusion Climbing / Overhead Walkthrough 7 Climbing / Overhead Walkthrough 6 Climbing / Overhead Walkthrough 5 Climbing / Overhead…

…and children running between activities. Heavily used equipment should be located in different areas to prevent crowding. Activities that may present a hazard (paint ball, horseshoes, etc.) are designed so visitors cannot inadvertently wander into the area. Use zones are kept free of objects and debris that children could trip over, run into or fall on top of and be…