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502 -- Burning Questions
ABC Television, 59:02
Wondering how safe jobs are today, compared to jobs in the past? ABC takes a walk through the work world talking about the hazards. The video stretches over a long period of American History.

503 -- Commercial Grain Handling
Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service, 1992 15:45 min.
This program helps to sort out some of the questions about commercial grain elevators. The video is intended to heighten the awareness of safety precautions taken to supply wholesome grain to consumers.

504 -- Commitment to Safety; Grain Industry Fire Explosion Research
National Grain & Feed Association 13 min.
"Commitment to Safety," explains about safety and efficiency of the grain industry. It paints a comprehensive portrait of what has changed through research to improve the safety of the grain handler.

505 -- Confined Spaces - Bloodborne Pathogens
Safety & Environmental Affairs Journal, 1992 39:30 min.
The video addresses concerns about confined spaces and safety precautions which need to be taken. The second program includes bloodborne pathogens and where they come from. The final segment takes a trip to a tidewater construction site.

506 -- Darke County First on the Scene Farm Safety Program
Darke County, 1992 1 hr and 25 min.
Presentations that took place in Darke County on topic areas such as reasons for farm accidents, some farm accident related statistics, and machine related injuries. Also included in this video is a demonstration on how to put out gasoline and kerosene fires and presentations on anhydrous ammonia, calling 911 in Darke County and what to do when a farm accident occurs.

507 -- Farm Safety, A Second Chance
DowElanco, 1993 14:44 min.
"Farm Safety," focuses on safety around operating farm machinery: PTO shafts, balers, unloading grain hopper wagons and road driving. "Short cuts" are not always safe, consider the consequences.

508 -- Farm Safety Camp
Agricultural Communications Oklahoma State University, 1991 7 min.
Viewers of this valuable program learn about how a Farm Safety Camp is performed. It allows children voice their own opinions about farm safety.

509 -- Farm Safety: Facing the Challenge
Iowa Attorney General, 1990 26:30
This video is a great introduction to general farm hazards and safety. It covers basic First-Aid, what to do in emergencies if you are first on the scene, and how to be prepared before an accident occurs. This tape is good for anyone who is near a farm operation. It is appropriate for younger audiences.

510 -- Farm Survey
Agricultural Communications Oklahoma State University, 1992 5:35 min.
A survey of a farm is done to determine where hazards are located and what can be done to improve these hazards.

511 -- Farmstead Safety: Do it Every Day
Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, 1994 7 min.
The 7 P's of farmstead safety are discussed in the video, as well as the use of common sense to prevent accidents.

512 -- For the Rest of Your Life
The University of Iowa, 1973 16 min.
An overview of the hazards associated with handling anhydrous ammonia are given. This film concentrates principally on protection and first aid for the eyes.

514 -- Get the Right Impression
Belden Frenz Lehman 18:40 min.
This video uses an impressionist and a musician to tell viewers about safety tips that are needed when around lawn and garden equipment.

515 -- Harvest of Danger; Season of Hope
The Kellogg Foundation, 1993 18 min.
A heart stopping video that talks about personal experiences that happened on the farm. It ranges from accidents to health care problems that farmers are facing in the agricultural industry.

516 -- Ag Equipment Operation Safety Series- Composite 1-7
Iowa State University, 1990 38 min.
The song "Danger Zone" provides a unique theme and feeling while watching this video. It stresses the importance of farm safety and how farming is a "Danger Zone" for everyone involved in the operation. This easy to follow video makes it great for a variety of individuals to watch.

Starting & Stopping Tractors
Tractor Safety Use
Tractor hitches, PTO's & hydraulics
Tractor Safety on the Road
Why Farm Accidents Occur
Why Farm Machinery Accidents Occur
Farmstead Safety

517 -- Monday Night and Tuesday Morning
National Safety Council, 1985 14:55 min.
The effect of alcohol abuse on job performance is discussed with a focus on safety.

519 -- Point of Pride Program - The Ohio State University
WSYX Channel 6, 1993 60 min.
This video gives a behind the scenes view at The Ohio State University. Gives a short tour of the campus and describes how outside businesses use OSU, how OSU attracts students, a tour of the Wexner Center, how the Arts spring to life at OSU, how OSU reaches out to the community, shows behind the scenes at OSU Hospitals and what goes on at some different research centers on campus.

520 -- Proper Well Abandonment Techniques
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and United States Department of Agriculture, 1992 20 min.
Proper techniques for abandonment of wells and ensuring a safe ground-water supply are demonstrated. A contaminated water supply is difficult to clean up and can cause serious health problems.

521 -- Putting Safety First on the Farm - Farm Safety
Country Safe in Australia, 1993 42:25
The video covers many different hazards on the farm. The hazards range from tractors to hay baling and from harvesting crops to ATV safety.

522 -- Safe Country
County Companies Insurance, late 1980's 20 min.
"Safe Country," covers the topics of tractor roll-over, power take-off entanglement and on-road tractor safety. This is a great video for all ages and it is especially good for parents who have children around the farm.

523 -- Orientation to Ag Shop Safety
Farm Employers Labor Service, 1992 16:30 min.
This video covers proper clothing for eye, head and foot protection. Also includes safety precautions for typical equipment found in an agricultural shop such as grinders, welders and electrical hand tools. This video is available in English and Spanish (Orientacion De Seguridad En Talleres De Agricultura).

524 -- Orientation to Field Safety
Farm Employers Labor Service, 1993 12 min.
This video covers many of the safety issues that apply to any job performed in agriculture. Includes lifting, proper clothing, slips and trips, reset breaks, reporting injuries or hazards, hygiene practices, hazardous materials, and working around equipment. Filmed exclusively in a field setting. This video is available in English and Spanish (Trabajando Con Seguridad En El Campo).

525 -- Agricultural Accidents and Rescue: Grain Storage
Penn State University, 1983 17 min.
Describes older and newer grain bins, and small and large grain bins. Also, describes how to rescue a person trapped inside a grain bin and shows a real life situation where a person is being rescued.

526 -- Ready Rooster in Ready for Safety
John Deere, late 1995 7 min.
Playing on a farm can be an exciting experience, and a potentially dangerous one. In this educational video from John Deere, spokes chicken Ready Rooster teaches kids how to play safely around the farm. A must-see for any kid who lives or visits on a farm, Ready for Safety, makes learning safety fun. Ready's basic message is something everyone should keep in mind - “Sometimes it's good to be a chicken."

527 -- Safety Net
Farm Safety for Kids, 1994 15 min.
This video is for kids and teens. It provides an interview with someone who survived a tractor roll over. Also, Dr. Danger gives a demonstration on the speed and intensity of a power take off. In addition, this video offers a think fast quiz and some statistics about young people on the farm. An important message is also provided by the Country Band “Little Texas.”

528 -- Orientation to Packinghouse Safety
Farm Employers Labor Service, 1993 13 min.
This video describes many of the common safety precautions in a fruit or vegetable packinghouse. Covers proper clothing, lifting, slips and trips, and basic safety procedures for working around machinery and moving vehicles. This video is available in English and Spanish (Orientacion De Seguridad Para Empague Tadoras).

529 -- Safety for Fish Farm Workers
University of Arkansas, 1999 19 min.
This video describes four areas that are fundamental safety concerns. These four areas include tractor overturns, electricity, PTO, and night operations. Also gives specific guidelines to follow around fish farms.

530 -- Orientation to Nursery Safety
Farm Employers Labor Service, 1993 12 min.
This video covers many of the safety issues that apply to most jobs performed in a wholesale nursery, such as lifting, proper clothing, reporting injuries and working around equipment. This video is available in English and Spanish (Trabajando Con Seguridad En El Vivero).

531 -- Deadly Dust II
Kansas State University, 1990 30min.
This completely revised videotape version of a classic film graphically illustrates why grain dust merits great respect. "Deadly Dust II" has dramatic scenes of actual explosions and fires, plus their devastating aftermaths. This videotape is designed to be educational as well as motivational. "Deadly Dust II" also shows how primary and secondary dust explosions occur. It stresses major methods of preventing disasters and the emergency planning and personnel training that grain storage and processing industries need.

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Fact Sheets/Publications

AEX 316 -- The Ohio Utilities Protection Law

AEX 317 -- Emergency Disinfecting of Water Supplies

AEX 318 -- Shock Chlorination of Wells and Springs

AEX 390 -- Farm Pond Safety

ALS-1002-00 -- Liability for Visitors to Farm Property

AEX 392-03 -- Ice Safety

Agricultural Tailgate Training Safety Modules

Bulletin 744 -- Nitrate in Drinking Water
Order $1.50
Nitrate-contaminated water may cause serious problems. Learn to test your water and prevent contamination.

NRAES-18 Extinguishing Silo Fires
1986, 11 pages, Price $4.00
This manual can inform firefighters about techniques to control and extinguish silo fires in conventional or oxygen limiting vertical silos. It also outlines silage management and fire prevention practices on the farm.

NRAES-39 Fire Control in Livestock Buildings
1989, 18 pages, Price $5.00
The booklet discusses many topics that will help reduce chances of a fire. Some of the topics are: building design, early warning devices, fire suppressions and demonstrations on installations of fire prevention items.

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