September 23, 2009 RSS feed / Agriculture

Everyday Hazards

Machines: Machinery causes the most deadly injuries. The most hazardous machinery related tasks are: • Transportation of family/workers (rollover, run over after falling may occur with tractors, trucks, all terrain vehicles, More...

Where is the boundary marker?

Missing boundary marker must be returned "Whoever has the Camak Stone, please put it back. The stakes could be higher than you realize. More...

Safety Control

Successful farmers and ranchers know how well they use their heads at the desk is just as important as how they use their hands in the field. There is no substitute for good management. More...

The Indian and his buffalo

An Indian walks into a cafe with a shotgun in one hand pulling a male buffalo with the other. He says to the waiter: "Want coffee." The waiter says, "Sure, Chief. Coming right up." He gets the Indian a tall mug of coffee. More...

Farm Safety Walkabout

The following checklist is a guide. For a more comprehensive checklist, obtain the Farm Safety Audit from IAREH at the University of Saskatchewan. More...

Harvest season can be dangerous

Sept. 20 - 27, 2009 marks the 64st annual observance of National Farm Safety and Health Week, based on a White House proclamation. It's happened every year since FDR was president. More...

Staying safe in the sun while working

Many people think a dark tan looks healthy, but in reality, skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. The main cause of skin cancer is overexposure to the sun. More...

Plain Safety Facts

Senior farmers are at increased risk from farm accidents and injuries. Farmers no longer retire at age 65 -- many farm well into their 70s. More...