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Tips to Keep Your Farm and Your Employees Safe

Our safety articles help keep your employees safe and your farm claim-free.

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      Tips for Safe Outdoor Burning

      March 10, 2025 - 4:11 PM

      People burn material outdoors for many reasons including fire pits for recreational use, or to burn debris, brush, or leaves. If not managed properly outdoor fires can quickly grow and spread out of control. As they grow, outdoor fires are very difficult to control and fire departments are often too...Full story

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      Tractor Safety: Operators

      March 21, 2025 - 1:25 PM

      Tractor safety is a critical part of every farm operation because of the size of the equipment. An accident can hurt the operator and those near the vehicle, and can also damage the equipment itself. It is estimated that seat belts, rollover protection, and...Full story

    • tractor driving on a road

      Tractor Safety: Road Collisions

      March 21, 2025 - 1:38 PM

      Tractors and off-road equipment sometimes needs to be driven on a road. Whether you’re in a car, truck, or a large, slow-moving tractor, remember that good visibility and a dry road surface isn’t enough to overcome poor driving behavior. Head-on collisions cause...Full story

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      Transporting Equipment - NFU Farm Safety

      March 21, 2025 - 2:10 PM

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      Using Knives, Box Cutters,and Other Slicers

      March 13, 2025 - 2:33 PM

      We use knives and other sharp blades nearly every day, both at work and at home. If they’re not used correctly, they can cause painful injuries. Serious cuts, punctures, or lacerations can even damage ligaments and tendons. These injuries frequently come from the handling, cleaning, and maintenance of knives and...Full story

    • building with a collapsed roof due to snow

      Winterizing Buildings – Avoid Freezing and Collapses

      March 20, 2025 - 4:00 PM

      Any building that’s located in an area with below freezing weather and snow is subject to damage from frozen pipes, water leaks, or roof collapses that can damage buildings and interrupt business or a home. These losses also occur during cold or snowy periods which makes repair and restoration difficult...Full story

    • magnesium set afire with person holding pliers pinching magnesium wire

      Working with Combustible Metals

      February 26, 2025 - 3:25 PM

      If you had to create a fire hazard that ignites easily in nearly all forms, burns vigorously, and is difficult to extinguish, you would have magnesium or titanium. Magnesium and titanium both create very unique and severe fire risks for any operation that machines, handles, or stores these materials. Magnesium...Full story

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