Articles tagged under: safety
Contact First Responders Quickly
Published March 8, 2020
If a farmer is trapped in a grain bin, Rural Firefighters Delivering Agricultural Safety and Health instructor Jim Zwaschka says the first thing to do is contact first responders. "To get responders on site, we need accurate locations and someone…U.S. Ag Industry Questions Brazilian Beef Imports
Published February 24, 2020
The U.S. has restored market access for fresh Brazilian beef exports and those in the industry are reacting. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has “serious concerns” about the re-entry. NCBA questions the lack of scientific evidence used to justify Brazil’s…Wear a Harness When Entering Grain Bins
Published February 20, 2020
If farmers must go into a grain bin, Rural Firefighters Delivering Agricultural Safety and Health instructor Jim Zwaschka recommends shutting off machinery and wearing a harness. "Use a device you can be retracted with," says Zwaschka. "When I talk about…Work as a Team Around Grain Bins
Published February 14, 2020
If you're working around grain bins, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to work in teams. "Do not go in a grain bin by yourself. There should be two people at minimum, even if you're poking at the…