All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a familiar site on farms, in big backyards, and anywhere people can ride for fun. Four wheelers can be useful for hauling equipment or getting from one place to another quickly. But their increased use has also led to more serious...Full story
Lifting, carrying, and reaching are leading causes of workplace injuries. Because lifting is very much a part of everyday life, we have a tendency to lift without much consideration — until there’s an injury.
By learning proper lifting techniques and the basics of back safety, you may be able to save...Full story
Box cutters, knives, and other sharp tools that are used for cutting can cause painful injuries. While most cuts require only medical treatment, a serious and deeper laceration can damage a ligament or tendon and cause a much more serious injury. When you think about it, laceration prevention is pretty...Full story
Combines sit for long periods until harvest time, but when you need them, they must run properly and not break down. New combines can cost well over $300,000 and used combines can cost well over $50,000. Depending on age and hour usage, a small
Compressed gas cylinders are widely used and present both fire and explosion hazards. Unsecured cylinders can rocket into people or through walls if they tip over, suffer damage to the valve, and release contents under high pressure.
The following general rules apply to all cylinder storage. Refer to the National Fire...Full story
Compressed gas cylinders — whether it’s just one cylinder, or multiple units — are widely used in manufacturing and commercial operations. Oxygen and flammable gas cylinders stored alone present a lesser hazard than when stored together, where they can feed off each other if there’s something wrong. While oxygen is...Full story
Whether you’re a first-generation farm owner or farming has been in your family for decades, you know that managing risk is vital to your success. Any loss to your crops, animals, or equipment can have devastating consequences for your business.
Indirect losses are not...Full story
Vehicles that aren’t used or maintained properly are a risk not just to others on the road, but anyone behind the wheel or even near a vehicle. Tractor and highway-related accidents account for 49% of agricultural fatalities each year.
Seat belts, rollover protection, and...Full story
How will you farm if you are hurt? What if a family member or employee are injured? With 25 fatalities per 100,000 people, agriculture is the most hazardous occupation in the U.S., exceeding even mining or construction work. Any accident can result in a severe
There is nothing quite as difficult as losing a home or building to a fire. Practical steps can go a long way in preventing property losses. More than half of all building fires every year are caused by electricity and heating devices like stoves and...Full story
Medical treatment should always be obtained if there is any question about an injury. It is still important to have some knowledge about first aid for situations where it truly applies, or until a doctor can be seen. Here are some basic tips for different situations.
Wear safety glasses with side...Full story
People work around forklift trucks every day. They can become second nature, and it’s easy to not pay attention to horns or flashing lights. Lift trucks can kill or seriously injure those driving or near a forklift. One mistake can cause a serious injury or worse.
Safe operation of the lift...Full story
On the date of the fire, a plumber was repairing a leak in a pipe elbow in a remote area. After pulling most of the foam insulation away, he finished soldering and left. Someone spotted smoke an hour later. ...Full story
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