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
Accurate fatality rates for agricultural workers from heat stress can be difficult to obtain due to the varied nature of these duties and the fact that some of the deaths on small farms may not be considered work-related. A review of publications would indicate that the fatality rate in agriculture is near 4 deaths per one million workers per year, or about 20 times higher than the .2 rate for other US workers overall. The most common cause of fatalities due to heat stress is not taking an adequate number of days to get fully acclimated to a hot working environment. See: Heat Illness and Death Among Workers (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6331a1.htm
Topics: heat stress
Summer is a busy time for farm operations and their employees. As the days get longer and hotter, it’s important to keep your farm family safe.
Topics: heat stress, seasonal, agriculture
Summer is a busy time for farm operations and their employees. As the days get longer and hotter, it’s important to keep your farm family safe.
Topics: heat stress, seasonal, agriculture
