Home safety : publication
Use the Home-A-Syst program to assess and manage environmental risks at your home, from drinking water quality to indoor air pollution.
Chimneys need cleaning to reduce the possibility of a chimney fire. Visit our site to learn about Cleaning Stovepipes and Chimneys.
The publication provides guidance on managing private drinking water wells in Missouri to prevent contamination from bacteria and nitrates.
Assess risks related to your drinking water well location, construction, maintenance, and water quality to ensure safe and reliable water sources.
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Whether you are using a chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest large timber, you will be performing three basic operations: felling, limbing and bucking. Felling involves cutting a standing tree and dropping it in the place you want it. Limbing is the removal of the branches from either…
Annette Kusgen McDaniel
Graduate Research Assistant
Sara Gable
Human Development Extension State specialist
This checklist is designed to make your home environment safer by preventing accidents and injuries.
Learn how to maintain your septic system, reduce pollution risks, and protect water quality with practical tips on design, maintenance, and wastewater inputs.
Use this worksheet to assess risks related to septic system design, location, maintenance, and inputs to protect household wastewater systems.
Learn effective strategies to manage stormwater runoff, reduce pollutants, and implement landscaping practices to protect environmental quality.
Assess storm water runoff risks and learn strategies to reduce pollution through practical steps for managing runoff effectively.
Electricity, one of the most versatile and widely used power sources, is used extensively on almost every farm. Farmers are so familiar with electricity that they may take electrical safety for granted. When this happens, accidents often follow. Get tips for electrical safety in this guide.
Learn safe methods for washing clothing contaminated with pesticides to protect yourself, your family, and the environment.
Learn essential safety practices for operating a chain saw, including proper gear, maintenance, and cutting techniques to prevent accidents.
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Pesticide poisoning is a commonly under-diagnosed illness. Visit our website to learn about pesticide poisoning symptoms and first aid.
Essential safety tips for using portable ladders, including proper selection, maintenance, and hazard prevention, to reduce the risk of falls and injuries.
Reviewed by Conne BurnhamMU Extension Emergency Management Bob SchultheisMU Extension natural resource engineering specialist in Webster County
This publication offers guidance on preventing unintentional injuries in children by identifying common hazards and implementing safety measures.
Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This guide focuses on just one of these pollutants — radon.
C. Leroy DayDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringEditor’s noteThe PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.
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Learn how to choose and maintain a chain saw for various tasks, including trimming, cutting firewood, and land clearing, with safety and maintenance tips.
Learn how your home's features and activities impact water quality. Complete a site assessment to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
Assess your home's water quality risks with this guide and worksheet. Identify factors that impact water safety and learn how to mitigate environmental risks.
Assess how your yard and garden care practices impact your health and the environment. Use this worksheet to identify risks and plan improvements.