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The agriculture community has used anhydrous ammonia as a low cost, highly effective nitrogen-based fertilizer for years. It’s prevalence in the farming community makes it easy to sometimes forget that this a dangerous chemical and should be handled with caution and care. The word, “anhydrous”, means without water. When anhydrous ammonia comes in contact Continue reading Safe handling of anhydrous ammonia
The task of grain handling on the farm and at grain handling facilities can be quite dangerous. Farmers and workers need to be aware of common hazards when handling all grains including but not limited to corn, rice, soybeans, wheat, and milo. Grain bins, in particular, can be hazardous and need to be operated Continue reading Use caution when handling grain
Chainsaws are a great tool around the farm and unfortunately, can be a very dangerous one also. After the recent snow and ice storm, chainsaw use is in high gear. Here are a few basic chain saw safety tips: Personal protection and clothing are important Use eye protection, a helmet and full face shield Continue reading Post-storm farm cleanup safety tips Did you know that in 2011 there were over 2.2 million farms in the United States and approximately 1.03 million youth under the age of 19 were living on those farms? Farms can be a wonderful and exciting environment for children, but without proper training and supervision, they can also be dangerous. Here are Continue reading Make safety a priority for farm kids
November 12th through the 16th is National Winter Weather Awareness Week which makes it a great time to review a few winter safety topics on the farm and in the automobile. Check out the cars and trucks that you drive. Is the antifreeze at the correct level? Check to be sure that your windshield Continue reading Winter weather brings potential hardship: Prepare now
This time of year you might find yourself in the shop rather than in the fields. One of the most common activities in the shop is—you guessed it—welding. What a great time to refresh our mindset on basic welding safety. Wear boots and the proper protective clothing; always use approved welding gloves. Don’t look Continue reading It’s equipment maintenance time: Weld safely
Thinking about hunting from a tree stand this year? The Arkansas Game and Fish say nationally, more people are injured or killed from falls out of tree stands than from firearm discharge. While deer stands can be a safe and excellent way to hunt, a few tips may make your season safer. Be sure Continue reading Go to great heights to make sure your tree stand is safe
Fall is in the air, and hunting season is upon us. What a great time to go over firearm safety with each other and the youth hunters that will be in the woods. Hunting is an Arkansas tradition that has been passed down through generations. With the passing down of this cherished tradition comes Continue reading Make firearm safety a top priority this hunting season
It will not be long before this year’s harvest will be in the books. This is the time of year that many of you will be spending more time in the farm shop making repairs and doing routine maintenance on equipment. The farm shop is a great place to get things done but also Continue reading Is your farm shop a safe workplace? |
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