Entries by Ryan Mortier

Safety: never too busy for safety

Thompsons has strict protocol and safety proceedures to operate safely, every day. We post these safety articles and messages for any farm operation to help keep others safe. Traffic flow signage It’s of utmost importance to have traffic flow signage clearly posted at your entrance, throughout the facility and at the exits to keep everyone […]

Safety: stairs

Stairs are everywhere, and it’s easy to become complacent with safe practices when you deal with them so often. This safety tip is meant to remind you of the basics when ascending and descending stairs and what to watch out for when doing so in order to stay safe and injury-free. LIMIT RISK: Avoid distractions […]

Safety: Sharing the road

Keep in mind the following safety tips for motorists as you share the road with farm equipment Farm machinery has a legal right to use public roads just as other motor vehicles. Farm machinery can unexpectedly turn onto a public road from a field or driveway. Farm machinery operators may not be able to see […]