Grain augers are a very common piece of equipment on farms and other agricultural businesses, but per hour of use, they're also one of the most dangerous pieces of machinery. Since they are so common, it's easy to become a little too comfortable operating them. Injuries received from augers can include electrocution or amputations, broken bones, and lacerations due to entanglement. With harvest season bringing an increased usage of augers, it's important to make sure you're observing the best safety practices.
Topics: electrical, insurance/ risk management, machine guarding (PTOs/augers)
OSHA Inspection - What Will They Be Looking For? (PART 3 of 3)
This is the final part of a 3 part series on OSHA inspections. If you have not read the previous parts, go back and do that:
Click here for Part 1 - Why would OSHA pay me a visit? and click here for Part 2 - What to do when they show up?.
Can you pass these 5 commonly cited areas with your operation?
On my last post; OSHA Inspection – What to do when they show up (part 2) we covered things to know prior to an OSHA inspection. In this blog I want to address what OSHA might be looking for when they arrive for an inspection.
Topics: confined spaces, lockout-tagout (LOTO), machine guarding (PTOs/augers), OSHA inspections & violations, hazard communication, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard analysis
Grain augers are a necessity on many agricultural operations and deserve a high level of attention due to the many safety risks associated with them. Common injuries include amputations, entanglements, electrocution, lacerations, and broken bones. Which is why augers have been recognized to be one of the more dangerous pieces of equipment per hour of use.
Topics: electrical, insurance/ risk management, machine guarding (PTOs/augers)
Employees and seasonal workers come from many sources to be employed in the agricutural industry. Many agricultural workers have had no exposure to the agricultural workplace. Regardless of how workers come to work for you, all workers need to know how to do their jobs safely.
Topics: machine guarding (PTOs/augers), agriculture, hazard communication, farm
It's easy to take everyday safety measures for granted when you've got years of farm experience. You get used to going through the motions and repeating many of the same duties day in, day out.
Topics: machine guarding (PTOs/augers), agriculture, hazard communication
Employees and seasonal workers come from many sources to be employed in the agricutural industry. Many agricultural workers have had no exposure to the agricultural workplace. Regardless of how workers come to work for you, all workers need to know how to do their jobs safely.
Topics: machine guarding (PTOs/augers), agriculture, hazard communication, farm