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​Farm Safety: Fall Edition

• Entering Bins

  • Turn off and lock out all powered equipment​

  • Moving grain acts like quicksand and can bury a person in seconds. 

  • Provide a harness with a lifeline or a boatswain's chair. *Double check it is secured

  • Make sure the person entering the bin knows how to maneuver and what to do if there is an accident

• Working with Augers

  • Keep all body parts away from augers while running and/or plugged in​

  • Power off all augers before moving

• Driving Equipment

  • Know where your surroundings are. Double check for people, equipment, etc. before driving and keep looking while you drive!​

  • Remove loose clothing before going near PTO's.

    • NEVER let children work with PTO's!​

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​Farm Safety: United States Facts

• Did You Know...

  • On average, 113 children die under the age 20 from farm related injuries. ​

    • 34% are among 16-19 year olds. ​

  • Every three days, a child in the United States dies in an ag-related accident. 

    • 25% involve machinery​

  • Although overall farm injuries have declined, injuries to youth have stayed steady.

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Please keep everyone safe this harvest season on your farm!

Say something if it is unsafe!!