Tag: safety

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Family, Youth and Community Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
March 4, 2026

A Taste of Culture: Overview of the Systematic Refinement of a Culinary- and Spice-based Extension Program Isabella Alobele, Lori Johnson, Hillary MacMichael, Amy Mullins, Ava Theng, Madison Gindea, Ryan Perez, Tatiana Tchuisse, Yvette Vork, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Curriculum, Heat, Heat Stress, Herbs, Safety, Spices, Taste Of Culture

Weekly “What is it?”: Rescue Tubes

by Carrie Stevenson
March 4, 2026

It’s Spring Break season! The recent warm weather is ideal for the incoming crowds of visitors we expect along our Gulf beaches. But as we know, having tens of thousands of often inexperienced folks from out of town converging on the water ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Barrier Islands, Beach Safety, Beaches, Gulf Of Mexico, Recreation, Safety, Weekly What Is It

WPS Training

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
December 16, 2025

WPS Are You Ready for 2021? The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) applies to farms and operations that produce agricultural plant products. It was designed to protect those employees/workers that might encounter pesticides as part of their ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community
Tags: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, EPA, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticides, Safety, Worker Protection Standard, WPS

Hats and Pesticides

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
December 11, 2025

To Hat or Not to Hat, That is the Question. It is common to see pesticide technicians in hats, particularly logoed ballcaps. They are practical for keeping the sun off while providing visibility for the company logo. The more worn in a hat ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, Chemicals, Hat, Launder, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticide Safety, Pesticides, PPE, Protection, Safety

Making PPE More Comfortable: Gloves

by Samantha Murray
November 13, 2025

The only effective personal protective equipment (PPE), is the one that is worn. It is not only a legal requirement to wear the PPE as described in a pesticides label, but good practice for protecting yourself from pesticide exposure. Making ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Archived, Brett Bultemeier, Gloves, Personal Protective Equipment, Pesticides, PPE, Safety

From risk to rescue: Life-saving tractor safety videos every farmer needs

by Brad Buck
September 24, 2025

Agriculture, forestry and fishing combine to make for the most hazardous industries in the United States, with 23 fatalities per 100,000 full-time workers annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. One of the most dangerous tools ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Agriculture, Archive, Farmers, Risks, Safety, Serap Gorucu, Terrain, Tractor, Tractor Safety, Training, Videos

Pesticide Safety Awareness: Protecting Yourself and the Environment

by Lisa Hickey
September 5, 2025

Be safe and reduce your pesticide exposure. Whether you are a backyard gardener using pesticides or a professional pesticide applicator, precautions are necessary before and during the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides comes with significant ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Awareness, Pest Control, Pesticide Awareness, Pesticides, Safety, Weed Control

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