Farming comes with unique hazards, from operating heavy machinery to handling livestock. A near miss—when an incident almost happens but no one is ...
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Dec. 19 2024 Safety
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Handling and Lifting Loads Safely
Dec. 12 2024 SafetyFarms often involve lifting heavy loads using tractors, front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, or telehandlers. While these machines can make o...
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Safe Driving Week
Dec. 6 2024 SafetyDistracted driving remains one of the leading causes of road accidents, yet its true impact is often understated. Many crashes involving distractio...
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Proper Load Securement
Nov. 29 2024 SafetyTransporting cargo safely is critical to prevent road hazards, protect your vehicle, and ensure the safety of everyone on the road. Improperly secu...
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Winter Safety – Prevent Slips, Trips & Falls
Nov. 22 2024 SafetyAs temperatures drop and snow flies, the number of injuries due to slips, trips and falls increases. Workers suffer bruises and abrasions, broken l...
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Winter Vehicle Readiness
Nov. 13 2024 SafetyWinter Vehicle Readiness Winter driving brings unique challenges. Snow, ice, cold, and wet conditions place added strain on both vehicles and drive...
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Hitching & Hauling
Nov. 7 2024 SafetyHitching & Hauling Safety Before you start hauling, follow these essential steps to ensure both vehicle and cargo safety. These checks will help pr...
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The Dangers of Rushing on the Farm
Oct. 30 2024 SafetyThe Dangers of Rushing on the Farm On the farm, it’s common to want to get things done quickly, especially with long days and a full list of tasks ...
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How to Prevent Hearing Loss
Oct. 23 2024 SafetyNoise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a serious hazard that affects workers of all ages, and once your hearing is damaged, it’s permanent. This make...
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Fire Extinguishers
Oct. 16 2024 SafetyUSING PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS In the event of a fire, the correct use of a portable fire extinguisher could mean the difference between sufferi...
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Mental Health Awareness
Oct. 9 2024 SafetyMental Health Awareness Just like physical health, mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. It refers to your thoughts, emotions, ...
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Ladders– Climbing Up & Down Safely
Sep. 26 2024 SafetyDetermine if a ladder is the correct device to use for the situation. Your assessment will include the physical condition of both the ground and th...
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Managing Grain Dust
Sep. 19 2024 SafetyManaging Grain Dust Grain dust is a serious hazard in the agricultural industry. Even small concentrations can cause explosions or health issues, e...
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Protecting Young Lives on Farms
Sep. 11 2024 SafetyProtecting Young Lives on Farms Statistics show that from 1990 to 2021, agriculture has seen the tragic loss of 435 young lives due to farm-related...
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Eye Safety
Sep. 6 2024 SafetyEye Safety Our eyes give us the ability to see the world around us. There are many hazards around the workplace that if we do not protect ourselves...