Make sure you have the right equipment Most pickup trucks will have tie down points already installed. For more added security, it is often a good idea to purchase some additional equipment. For loose items, you may want to add a toolbox or Tonneau cover You will also want to make sure that you have […]
Many people travel by car for Thanksgiving. Keep in mind the following safety tips over the holiday: Check your emergency kit: Contents should include: battery powered radio, flashlight, blanket, jumper cables, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, bottled water, non-perishable foods, maps, tire repair kit and flares. Be aware of changes in weather. Remember weather can […]
Compressed gas cylinders pose significant hazards. Consider the following safe practices: Store cylinders in a clearly identified, dry, well-ventilated storage area that is not exposed to heat and away from doorways, aisles, stairs, etc. Post “No-Smoking” signs in the storage area Store cylinders, both empty and full, in the upright position. Secure cylinders with a […]
Now is the time for field crop harvest, and more motorists will be encountering farm equipment on rural roads, increasing the potential for accidents. Harvest season generally brings a time when there is an increase in collisions between farm equipment and other vehicles. Keep in mind the following safety tips for motorists as you share […]
Our eyes are one of our greatest assets. If we don’t protect our eyes from eye injury, we could quickly and easily lose our vision. It’s important to eliminate or engineer out the hazards that could pose hazards to our eyes. Farming can be a very dangerous occupation, so always keep safety in mind. Most […]
Be safe while preparing silos and bins for harvest We all know that farming is potentially a very dangerous occupation if precautions and safety are not top-of-mind in everything we do. We may, or can easily take for granted every action we perform every day, working at the things we love. Harvest is an exciting […]
Lifting and rigging work is considered a high hazard task. Protect yourself, your coworkers and the people around you while performing any hazardous type of work–on the job or at home. There are a lot of associated hazards that accompany lifting any loads with cranes or equipment. It is important to not only understand proper […]
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