To a child, a grain bin is a fascinating and adventurous place. However, many of these adventures have tragic endings. Children on their own cannot recognize farm hazards. They must be taught how to recognize farm dangers and how to avoid them. The harmful gases released by manure and silage Electricity Chemicals and pesticides Riding and playing on equipment For additional information on the above topics, contact your county office of Ohio State University Extension.
Young children learn primarily by touch and sight.
Many times these two senses put a child into a dangerous situation. For example, fascination with a quickly moving PTO can result in disaster. However, these senses can also be used to teach children about farm hazards. For example, bright safety emblems can be used as flash cards to teach children farm hazards. Models of farm equipment can also be used to demonstrate and prevent possible accidents.