When it comes to agriculture, rewarding work often comes with risks. Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries, and the dangers farmers and agricultural workers face daily are often unseen by the public. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fatality rate in agriculture is seven times higher than the average across all private industries. However, many of these risks can be mitigated with proper safety measures, training, and awareness.
Topics: safety culture, heat stress, slips/trips/falls, hazardous waste, rollover (ROPS), ROPS, Grain Bin Entry, Safety Hazards, Common Dangers in Agriculture, Grain Handling, Ladder Safety
Consider this safety tool when addressing a task or chore.
Here's a simple safety tool to consider before addressing a task or a chore to be done. This could be a good topic to discuss at your next meeting. Each statement can have a specific reference to tasks you do in your operation. My two favorites are; "has anything changed and do I have the right tools?" Let's encourage everyone to just stop and think before they begin.
Topics: grain bins, Grain Bin Entry, grain quality, grain storage, farm safety checklist, grain bin safety, Poor quality grain, Checking Grain Bins
| Over the next several months' many growers will be harvesting and filling grain bins. A grain bin is a confined space and is also a Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS), however, on most farms it is not thought of that way. Today I’d like to shed some light on confined space permits to have people more comfortable about the important role it plays in keeping people safe. I will take you through a couple areas of a confined space entry permit. See link; Sample Confined Space Permit |
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Topics: lockout-tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Permit, Grain Bin Entry, Permit-Required Confines Space Permit, Electrical Safety
