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Guides that explain the hazards and point to OSHA, NIOSH and extension.
- Farm Pond SafetyA plain overview of farm pond safety: hazards in and around the water, fences, signs, supervision, and who to ask…
- Drowning Risks on FarmsDrowning risks on farms go beyond ponds to ditches, tanks, troughs and manure storage. Learn where to look and how to…
- Pond Safety for ChildrenHow to keep children safe around farm ponds: barriers, supervision, teaching and planning for play, visitors and…
- Pond Safety for VisitorsHow to protect guests, customers and neighbors around a farm pond: signs, rules, access, events and what to tell…
- Pond Safety for WorkersHow farm workers can stay safe near ponds: working alone, banks, equipment, weeds and the training and rules to ask…
- Pond Bank StabilityWhat makes pond banks unstable, how to spot warning signs, and why to ask an engineer or conservation office before…
- Pond Weed and Algae SafetySafe thinking about pond weeds and algae: why they matter for people and animals, and what to ask experts before you…
- Blue-Green Algae ToxicityWhat farm families should know about toxic blue-green algae in ponds: warning signs, protecting animals and people…
- Pond Water Quality TestingWhy test pond water, what questions to ask a lab or extension office, and how to sample and interpret results with…
- Farm Pond Rescue EquipmentWhat to know about rescue equipment near a farm pond: why it is not a substitute for prevention, and where to get…
- Pond Emergency ResponseHow to prepare for a pond emergency on your farm: plans, signage, communication and who to call, with pointers to…
- Water Safety Around Irrigation PondsIrrigation ponds look calm but hide steep banks, intakes and slick liners. Learn prevention basics and where to find…
- Irrigation Canal SafetyIrrigation canals look shallow and calm, yet carry real drowning hazards. Learn prevention basics, family rules and…
- Drainage Ditch SafetyDrainage ditches fill fast after storms and have slippery banks. Learn the hazards, family rules and prevention…
- Stream and Creek SafetyCreeks on farmland can rise quickly and hide hazards. Learn the general risks, crossing cautions and where to find…
- Flooded Areas and Water SafetyFloodwater hides hazards from current to debris to contamination. Learn general flood safety for farms and where to…
- Well Safety on FarmsWells on farms bring physical and water-quality hazards. Learn general safety habits for covers, pumps and testing…
- Open Well HazardsOpen and abandoned wells are a hidden fall hazard for children and animals. Learn general prevention, why you should…
- Well Cover MaintenanceA sound well cover protects people, animals and water quality. Learn what regular inspection looks like and when to…
- Cistern SafetyCisterns store water but can be fall, confined space and water-quality hazards. Learn prevention basics and who to ask…
- Water Tank SafetyWater tanks on farms bring fall, drowning, confined space and electrical hazards. Learn prevention basics and where to…
- Stock Tank Safety for ChildrenStock tanks and buckets can drown a toddler in very little water. Learn simple supervision habits, barriers and where…
- Livestock Watering SafetyWatering livestock means hoses, tanks, ice and electricity. Learn general safety habits for the people and animals…
- Diving and Jumping Risks in Farm PondsDiving or jumping into a farm pond can cause serious injury because depth and hidden objects are unknown. Learn why…
- Boating Safety on Farm PondsSmall boats on farm ponds still carry drowning risks. Learn general safety habits, supervision basics and where to…
- Ice Safety on PondsPond ice can look solid and still fail. Learn why it is unpredictable, how to set family rules and where to find…
- Winter Water SafetyCold weather changes farm water hazards, from icy tanks to thin pond ice and frozen lines. Learn winter safety habits…
- Watercraft Safety on FarmsBoats and other watercraft on farm waters carry real risks. Learn general safety practices and where to confirm state…
- Irrigation System Drowning RisksReservoirs, pits, canals and sumps carry drowning hazards that are easy to underestimate. Learn prevention basics and…
- Center Pivot SafetyCenter pivots mix electricity, moving spans, wet ground and water. Learn general safety habits and where to find…
- Water Line Repair SafetyRepairing farm water lines means trenches, pressure, electricity and tainted water. Learn general prevention and when…
- Pump and Water System SafetyFarm pumps and water systems combine electricity, moving parts, pressure and wet conditions. Learn safety habits and…
- Manure Lagoon SafetyManure lagoons carry drowning, gas and slip hazards. Learn general prevention, why you should never improvise, and…
- Lagoon Drowning RisksA manure lagoon can drown a person or animal even when it looks shallow. Learn why the risk is different from a pond…
- Lagoon Fencing RequirementsFencing around manure lagoons is a core prevention step, but rules vary by state. Learn what to ask, who sets the…
- Lagoon Warning SignsWhy every manure or wastewater lagoon needs clear warning signs, what a good sign communicates, and who to ask about…
- Wastewater Safety on FarmsA plain-English look at the hazards of farm wastewater, from falls and drowning to gases and illness, and where to…
- Water Rescue Training for FarmersWhy farm families should seek hands-on water safety and rescue training from recognized providers, and how to find it…
- Life Jackets on FarmsPractical guidance on choosing, fitting, storing and using life jackets around farm ponds and boats, with official…
- Rescue Throwing DevicesWhat rescue throwing devices are, why they keep a helper on solid ground, and how to choose, store and check them with…
- Water Emergency CommunicationHow to plan calls for help at farm ponds, ditches and tanks: exact directions, working phones, shared roles and who to…
- Water-Related Injury First AidWhy first aid and CPR training matter after water incidents, what kinds of injuries can occur, and where to get…
- Hypothermia in WaterA general look at why cold water is dangerous, who is at greater risk and where to find official guidance, without…
- Drowning Prevention EducationHow to teach drowning prevention on the farm to children, teens, workers and visitors, using layers of protection and…
- Farm Water Safety SignsWhat signs a farm with ponds, tanks and ditches might use, where to place them and how to keep them readable, with…
- Water Safety for Events on FarmsPlanning water safety for farm events such as pumpkin patches, weddings and school tours: supervision, barriers…
- Insurance and Water LiabilityHow to talk with your insurer and an attorney about ponds, pools and other farm water, without guessing at policy…
- Water Safety InspectionsA practical, general approach to inspecting farm ponds, ditches, tanks and lagoons for fences, signs, equipment and…
- Annual Water Safety ReviewHow to run a yearly water safety review on your farm: look back, walk the sites, update the plan, train people and set…