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September 2001 September 2001 Changes Occur for AgrAbility
for Pennsylvanians David Troutman, a former dairy
farmer of Petersburg, Pennsylvania, is the new AgrAbility Case Manager
for Easter Seals. David comes to us with involvement in PA State Grange
and PA Farm Bureau and has thirteen plus years experience in the field
of dairy farming. We wish him well as he learns the ropes of this position.
National AgrAbility Training
Workshop Highlights
AG PROGRESS DAYS Over 30 people stopped by the tent due to the post card invitations sent to AgrAbility clients and the advisory group. Many folks stopped by our tent to ask questions and most of them had stories of farm accidents or disabilities by people known to them. We shared our tent area with Farm Medic and Agromedi- cine and we had some OVR staff available throughout the three day event. Dr. U B Bakker, Extension Liaison for the project, brought the Keystone 4-H Leadership group (photo below) to our event on Wednesday morning. These fine young individuals volunteered at the tent for a few hours. A handful of the youth displayed their creative talents through the use of puppets (photo below) that were provided by the PA Dept. of Agriculture and the Agromedicine program. The puppets, featuring “Pat the Rat”, discussed Farm Safety. Penn State ‘Penny War’
becomes E-X-P-L-O-S-I-V-E AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians would like to thank Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Zeta, Delta Theta Sigma, Sigma Alpha and Tau Phi Delta for their interest in AgrAbility and their time and efforts in organizing this event. Upcoming Events
FROM THE DIRECTOR’S
DESK ... FALL SAFETY & HEALTH As I think about safety, I see prevention as one of the most important aspects of agricultural safety and health. We must be vigilant in practicing safety in tractor and equipment operation. Protective devices must be an integral part of farm machinery and these devices must be in proper working condition. When we are around farm animals, we must be cognizance of the possibility of being injured by these animals. If it is suspected that animal restraints are needed, they should be employed. The fall harvest season is quickly upon us and now is the time that we should encourage agricultural workers to make sure that harvesting equipment is well oiled and greased so they operate safely, smoothly and correctly. Agricultural workers should be encouraged to review all safety manuals associated with their equipment. And of course, experienced operators should be encouraged to train inexperienced operators. Let’s have a safe and
healthy harvest season! ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT:
OPERATOR STATION ACCESS LIFTS
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Agricultural
machinery has elevated operator platforms to allow clear view of both
the equipment and the task being performed (e.g. planting, haymaking,
etc.). Climbing steps or ladders to reach that station can be challenging
and perhaps impossible for the farmer/ rancher with a lower extremity
disability. One solution is a lifting mechanism to elevate the individual
up to the level of the operator’s platform. Several commercially
available lifts have been developed to help farmers/ ranchers access their
equipment.