Heat and Cold Illness
This happens when your body is exposed to the cold for a long time and permanent damage happens to the body.
What is frostbite?
Always read this before using any chemical product.
What is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
What is the PTO (power take-off)?
The first step in performing CPR.
What is check for responsiveness and call for help?
This is the number one rule before entering a grain bin.
What is "Turn off and lock out all equipment"?
Diseases that can be passed from animals to humans.
What are zoonotic diseases?
The material should you use as a base layer in the cold
What is Polyester/Polypropylene (something moisture wicking)
This PPE should always be worn when handling hazardous chemicals.
What are gloves and eye protection (goggles)?
The time of year we see spikes in ATV related injuries and fatalities.
What is summer?
The recommended ratio of chest compressions to breaths for adult CPR.
What is 30 compressions to 2 breaths?
This essential gear should always be worn when entering a grain bin.
What is a safety harness with a lifeline?
Prolonged exposure to any noise above this level can cause hearing loss.
What is 85 db?
Wearing this type of clothing can help prevent heat illness in hot environments.
What is light-colored, loose-fitting, and breathable clothing?
This important step should always be taken before transferring a chemical to a new container.
What is label the new container clearly with the chemical name and hazard information
The acronym ROPS stands for in Agriculture
What is Roll Over Protective Structures
This device can be used to help restore a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest.
What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
This dangerous condition can occur when grain forms a crust on top but is hollow underneath.
What is a grain bridge or crusted grain?
This area is considered a blind spot for many of our livestock and makes them nervous if you move into it
What is the rear end of the animal?
On the spectrum of heat related illnesses, this is the most severe.
What is heat stroke
Amount of time that must pass before it is safe for a worker to re-enter a pesticide treated area.
What is the withdrawl time?
The type of sign that must be on the back of tractors, grain wagons, etc.
What is a slow moving vehicle sign?
When performing CPR, chest compressions should be this deep in an adult.
What is 2 to 2.4 inches deep?
This is how long it can take for someone to become completely engulfed in flowing grain.
What is less than 20 seconds?
This is the most important piece of equipment to carry on any farm in case of emergency.
What is a first aid kit?
This is a serious cold-related illness that involves shivering, confusion, and slurred speech.
What is hypothermia?
The region on the body has the highest chemical absorption rate.
What is the groin?
The name of the individual that lost appendages due to the sprayer booms hitting power lines.
Who is Cody Conrady?
This is the first thing to do if you find someone bleeding severely with an object still in the wound.
What is apply pressure around the object and do not remove it?
This should always be in place outside the bin when someone is working inside.
What is a trained observer or spotter?
To reduce risk of zoonotic disease, always do this after working with animals or in barns.
What is wash your hands thoroughly?