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
Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) are common on many farm operations with many uses, attachments and benefits. They can go by a variety of names such as side by sides (SxSs) and multipurpose recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) and I'm sure many more. Many if not all also double as a recreational vehicle with high performance features. That being said, power and speed are key components of agricultural injuries and fatalities.
What should you know when having employees operating UTVs in "non-recreational" farm tasks?
Topics: safety culture, farm, ROV, Operator Responsibility, UTV, Utility Task Vehicle, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle, Rollover Protective Structures, ROPS
