The success of any safety and health program on your farm depends on careful planning. This means that you must take the time to analyze what you want to accomplish and develop an action plan to attain these goals.  This is true for operations with existing safety programs and for farms just beginning to implement a program.

As we mentioned earlier this month, chainsaws are a necessary—and dangerous—piece of equipment that is designed to make the job of cutting wood faster and easier.

On the farm, we use our hearing to do our jobs better. The problem is, when it comes to hearing safety, most threats are long term. We don’t sense any immediate harm. This week's farm safety tips address why it’s important to train your employees on hearing protection. 

When you think of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), the first thoughts that come to mind are whipping around corners, kicking up dirt and zipping through forest trails—all activities that, though fun, can result in accidents.

Whether cutting firewood, downing trees for lumber, clearing brush or removing storm-damaged trees and branches, chainsaws are designed to make the job faster and easier. They're one of the most powerful hand tools at your disposal  . . .

Last week, we discussed the first fundamental reason for having someone on your staff—even if it’s you—dedicated to safety. Having a single point person fulfilling this role is critical to maintaining the clear, consistent communication that optimizes safety among your employees. 

As we celebrate National Farm Safety Week, we’re reminded of the mission and purpose of the week—to raise awareness on the importance of safety in agriculture to help keep our farm families safe.

This ag-designated week also gives farm owners and operators a chance to pause and reflect, asking themselves these two questions: Are we being as safe as we could be? Are we focusing enough on safety? 

This week, while farmers continue or begin harvest, we pause and reflect on the importance of safety on farms and farm-related businesses. Although we believe that farm safety should be preached every single day, it’s important to help our industry advocate continually for safe agriculture practices.

Good Day’s Work is excited to celebrate National Farm Safety Week this year, and we hope that you will do what you can to join us in our mission to promote a safer environment in agriculture.