Tag: safety
Stay safe working with electricity on the farm
Farmers rely on electricity to perform a number of tasks involving lighting, tools and equipment. Here are basic safety tips for working with electricity.
How to create a job safety analysis
Improve farm safety by creating a job safety analysis that provides a written protocol for hazardous jobs and a safe step-by-step way to handle them.
How to choose the best deicer for your needs
Learn how to maximize your deicing capabilities by choosing the most effective and environmentally friendly product.
Plan to stay safe during winter weather
Learn more about being prepared for winter weather and what to include in an emergency kit for your car.
ATV and UTV safety during hunting season
No matter how experienced you are as a rider or driver, operating an ATV or UTV can be dangerous. Put safety first this hunting season.
The curiosity of a child on the farm
Judith Sutherland recalls a close call from her childhood and reminds us that safety should always be a top priority with children on the farm.
How to avoid foodborne illness on Thanksgiving
Whether you’re cooking dinner, helping with preparation or lending a hand with cleanup, always remember to keep food safety in mind.
How to fell a tree
Evaluate the tree you want to remove and decide whether or not you can do it safely. Learn to fell a tree in five simple steps.
Make sure you’re healthy enough to hunt
Hunters should physically prepare for their season by engaging in at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity plus strength training three times a week.
Manure holding pond safety
Take a second to review safety measures and precautions that can be taken to avoid accidents around manure holding ponds.
