Program Guide: Smoke Detectors Can Save Your Life

Smoke detectors have the potential of greatly reducing the number of deaths resulting from home fires and at a very reasonable cost to the consumer. Yet some homes still do not have smoke detectors installed or do not have a sufficient number to provide a minimum level of protection

Farm Tractor Safety

Tractor accidents are a major contributing factor to the high fatality rates experienced in Kentucky agriculture. Despite the variety of potential hazards on farms, nearly half of all farm fatalities and one out of ten injury accidents involve tractors. The single most common factor in tractor fatalities is an overturn

ROPS Retro-Fit Fact Sheet

ROPS were first introduced commercially in 1966. ROPS first became available for most new tractors in the late 60\u27s or early 70\u27s. ROPS became standard equipment on most new tractors manufactured after 1985

Earthquake Planning Checklist

Scientists warn that a major earthquake could occur at any time along the New Madrid Fault. At the present time they believe there is sufficient energy stored in the fault for a major earthquake of 7.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale. However, these sources estimate that the most probable occurrence will be a smaller earthquake in the 6.0 to 6.5 size range. The chances of such an earthquake occurring before the end of the century is 40-60% and 97% for one occurring in the next 50 years. An earthquake of this size would cause damage over a large area

Program Guide: Fire Extinguishers: Protection for the Home and Farm

The right kind of fire extinguisher conveniently located and properly used can greatly reduce the potential losses from a fire. However, the user must have a knowledge of the common types of extinguishers, the types of fires for which they are safe and effective and the proper operating procedures

Farm Accidents - How to Respond

Human nature leads us to believe that accidents always happen to the other guy . Yet farming along with mining are the two most hazardous occupations in the Nation. If an accident struck your farm, would all family members know how to respond

Program Guide: A Home Fire Escape Plan

A home fire escape plan and regular practice with fire exit drills are essential for protecting a family from the potential disaster of a home fire. When a fire occurs, it is critical that everybody knows what to do, and through practice they have the know-how and confidence to do it

Grain Suffocation Hazards

Grain and feed storage systems are a common sight on Kentucky farms and usually present no particular hazard for the user. However, flowing grain or grain that is caked or spoiled can pose a serious threat of entrapment and suffocation. To protect yourself and your family, you need to become familiar with this potential hazard

Safe Movement of Farm Equipment on Public Roads

The increasing size of farming operations brings with it an increased movement of equipment on the road. As road travel increases so does the potential for serious highway accidents. The most frequent accidents are collisions with other motor vehicles and loss of control which often leads to tractor over-turns. As an operator of farm equipment, your use of the proper safety equipment and good driving practices will greatly reduce the risk of an accident

Fire Escape Planning Guide - A Blueprint to Save Your Life

First Step - Basic Floor Layout: Make a separate outline of the entire floor area for each level in the home, dimensions and details need not be exact. Now add rooms and label them. Locate windows, doors and stairway. If upper floor, shade in any rooftops that could be used as a fire escape