Safer Times: The Good Day's Work Blog

PRE-HARVEST SAFETY: BE PREPARED TO SHARE THE ROAD

Posted by Good Day's Work on Aug 31, 2017

During harvest, you have a huge amount of work to do within a very short window of time. Put yourself in the best position possible for a safe harvest season by being prepared. Here are some safety tips to think about before harvest and field operations.

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Topics: harvest, driving

Combine Safety and the Hazards to Avoid.

Posted by Good Day's Work on Aug 29, 2017

When you and your harvest crew gear up for fall harvest, we hope you first follow our tips on how to prep your farm for this season. After you have, take a look at these common combine hazards, so you're as safe as possible on the job.

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Topics: tractors, hazard communication, combines

YOUR PRE-HARVEST SAFETY TRAINING

Posted by Don Tyler on Aug 24, 2017

Regardless of the crops you grow, harvest season is one of the most hazardous times of the year.  There are a wide range of activities, extensive equipment operation, long hours, dust and chaff, multiple fire hazards, and time pressure that all increase the risk of injury.

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Topics: harvest, safety training program

Lockout-Tagout – Review Safety Procedures Before Harvest

Posted by Good Day's Work on Aug 22, 2017

Harvest is a time when many different types of powered equipment will be used and will need to be serviced and repaired. If you’re the person responsible for servicing or repairing a piece of equipment, you want that “peace of mind” knowing that nobody could accidently startup the equipment while you’re working on it.  There is only one way to assure your safety and the safety of employees…. that is with a Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) program.

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Topics: lockout-tagout (LOTO)

SAFETY TRAINING USING BLENDED LEARNING

Posted by Don Tyler on Aug 17, 2017

Blended Learning refers to the use of a variety of training tools to maximize retention of the material.  It may include a broad range of techniques including pre-knowledge assessments, performance goals,          e-learning, live training, individual training, post-knowledge assessments and virtual or live coaching.

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Topics: safety culture, safety training program

Running a Farm Safety Program: Getting Employee & Management Buy-In.

Posted by Good Day's Work on Aug 15, 2017

Your farm-safety program doesn’t have to be complicated, but, for it to work, everyone in the operation needs to buy into it. These seven steps will help you convince managers and employees to take ownership of the safety program and drive the safety agenda.

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Topics: safety culture, safety training program, agriculture

Hazard Assessment: How to find the high risk safety issues on your farm

Posted by Good Day's Work on Aug 10, 2017

Compared to other industries, farm work is the most dangerous of all. Every year, more than 480 people in the US are killed performing ag-related jobs. Hundreds more are seriously injured. According to OSHA, it is the employer’s responsibility to evaluate the workplace and ensure a risk-free environment.

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Topics: hazard communication, hazard analysis

Farm Safety Tips: Making the Case for Hearing Protection...

Posted by Good Day's Work on Aug 8, 2017

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

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Topics: farm, personal protective equipment (PPE)

Agriculture Is On OSHA's Radar--Are You Prepared?

Posted by Don Tyler on Aug 3, 2017

If you have a dairy operation in Wisconsin or upstate New York, or a pork production facility in Minnesota, or a feedlot in the plains states, you know that OSHA has been looking at you with greater intensity.   Other parts of the country are seeing similar increases in inspection activity.  States with their own OSHA agencies have regulations that are more strict than those of federal OSHA.  With Agriculture being the last high-risk industry that they haven’t targeted for significant improvements, it’s only logical that they would go here next.  Additionally, it is now commonplace for a disgruntled former employee to report specific infractions to these agencies in retaliation for perceived unfairness or mistreatment.  If you aren't compliant, just think of that inspector going through your operation with a checklist, ringing up expenses to you faster than a teenage girl using dad's credit card to shop for the prom. 

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Topics: OSHA law & compliance, OSHA inspections & violations

Farm Safety Tips: Respiratory Protection and Keeping You Safe

Posted by Good Day's Work on Jul 27, 2017

Ah, the great outdoors—crisp, clean air and the refreshing smell of morning dew! Yes, this is just one of the reasons many of us really love farming. On the other hand, does farming generate hazards for our respiratory systems?  Not only is the answer a resounding “yes,” but some of the most treacherous respiratory dangers are actually unique to farming.

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Topics: air/respiratory, agriculture, chemicals

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