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Understanding Current On-Farm Storage Systems and Safety Practices of Ohio Cash Grain Operators

Geng, Yang, GENG
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1461298325

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2016, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
Hazards associated with agricultural confined spaces are a contributing factor to agricultural injuries, and are quickly becoming a significant problem for Ohio farmers. In order to make substantial improvements, we must first understand how the industry operates, the culture of the workers, and the current practices used to avert casualties. This research project was designed to bridge the gap between what is currently known about the risks that exist on Ohio’s farms, specifically in the cash grain industry, and how safety and health information is conveyed to the workforce. Using a 4-part questionnaire, cash grain operators were surveyed to determine the type of storage and drying facilities used on Ohio’s farms, the presence of moldy and out-of-condition grain, and the health and safety factors practiced around these facilities. Understanding the current situation on Ohio cash grain facilities will allow for a more targeted intervention plan to occur, both in regards to implementing better engineering controls as well as outreach education.
S. Dee Jepsen (Advisor)
Yebo Li (Committee Member)
97 p.
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Safety; Grain Storage; PPE Use

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  • Geng, GENG, Y. (2016). Understanding Current On-Farm Storage Systems and Safety Practices of Ohio Cash Grain Operators [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1461298325

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Geng, GENG, Yang. Understanding Current On-Farm Storage Systems and Safety Practices of Ohio Cash Grain Operators . 2016. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1461298325.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Geng, GENG, Yang. "Understanding Current On-Farm Storage Systems and Safety Practices of Ohio Cash Grain Operators ." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1461298325

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