Tag: farm safety
Keeping farmers safe on the road
Nearly everyone who has driven farm machinery on the road has a horror story about another driver that has caused a potential tragedy.
6 tips for livestock safety
Animals can be unpredictable. No matter how well you think you know your livestock, something could spook them, causing the animal to react quickly and violently.
5 tips for child safety on the farm
Farm children start working on the farm from a young age, but making sure they are taking on farm tasks they can handle can help prevent farm accidents.
How to create a farm safety kit
Farm safety kits should include items to handle a major trauma. Here are 6 tips for creating a farm safety kit.
Slow Moving Vehicle sign saving lives for 50 years
The Slow Moving Vehicle Sign has been a requirement in Ohio for 50 years, and has been saving lives for even longer.
NFU farm safety videos aim to reduce accidents
National Farmers Union offers videos to enhance farm safety.
Better equipped for farm accidents: Wayne County fire departments receive grain...
With the help of the Trent Insurance Group, a Nationwide Insurance affiliate, the Wayne County Farm Bureau was able to give four local fire departments grain bin rescue tubes.
“Safety is no accident”: Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week
Attention to safety must be given to all facets of farming, from ATVs and tractors to grain bins and rural roads.
How to create a farm safety plan
Having a plan helps farmers respond to hazards appropriately, and trains everyone on the farm to stay safe.
