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  1. Community-Level Strategies for Urban Coyote Management

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/W-25

    educating the public about personal safety and coyote ecology. See Toolbox 4 to learn more best management ... activity and public sightings, which often raises alarm. Preventing Conflicts with Coyotes: Individual ... will be most effective when coordinated across a community. For more information about individual ...

  2. Preservative-Treated Wood: A Sustainable Consumer Choice

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-71-11

    Carolina State University Forests provide us with a renewable, recyclable, biodegradable, durable, ... a forested setting. Treated wood also opens the world to us through the construction of roads and bridges. ... researchgate.net/publication/279762981_Are_they_really_green Brooks, K. (2009). Sustainability of the treated wood industry.  American Wood Protection ...

  3. Wood Chippers and Shredders Safety for Trainers and Landscapers

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892285

    public a safe distance from work area. Ensure that the dislodging chute is positioned to prevent chips ... completely closed. Knives must be changed if damaged. About These Modules The author team for the training ... Modules were developed with funding from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S ...

  4. Hepatitis A: A Virus that Causes Foodborne Illness

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5579

    particles ingested. The illness lasts for up to two weeks. Public Health Consequences The exact number of ... contamination. About 31 cases will be severe enough to require hospitalization; 7 deaths are possible each year. ... served cold or raw, such as salads. The good news about this virus is that it doesn't multiply in ...

  5. Electrical Shock 

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-59182

    electricity. Teach workers about the components of electricity and how to deal with hazardous situations. ... conductors. Electricity and proper grounding work together for safety. About These Modules The Ag Tailgate ...

  6. Staphylococcus aureus: A Problem When Food Is Left Out Too Long

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5564-11

    (about 98 F). The toxin produced by staph bacteria is very heat-stable—it is not easily destroyed by heat ... Public Health Consequences The exact number of Staph aureus cases that occur each year is hard to ... contaminated with the toxin produced by the bacteria. About 1,000 cases will be severe enough to require ...

  7. Safe Use of Hand Pallet Trucks and Electric Carts

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892259

    down ramps. Keep the load uphill when going up or down any incline. Keep the forks about 4 to 6 inches ... lift a load. No riders on the pallet truck or electric cart. About These Modules The author team for ... Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Grant Number 46E3-HT09. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or ...

  8. Botulism: What You Don't See or Smell Can Still Hurt You

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5567-11

    constipation, muscle weakness, and loss of head control, also called "the floppy baby." Public Health ... the cases are caused by eating food contaminated with the toxin produced by the bacteria. About 42 ... Botulism.  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. cdc.gov/botulism   Scallan, E., Hoekstra, R.M., ...

  9. Dust and Mold for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892211

    concerns about permanent lung damage arise. Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS) ... exhaust fans when possible to control exposure. Seek medical advice when concerned about exposure. Know ... the warning signs of Farmer’s Lung. Change ventilation filters on a regular schedule. About These ...

  10. Building Coalitions: Introduction

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/CDFS-1

    Publication about community assessment, vision development, action planning and evaluation. ... duplication and reduced competition Improved communication and trust building Improved public image and ... Collaborative Partnerships as a Strategy for Improving Community Health." Annual Review of Public Health, ...

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