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National Farm Safety & Health Week
National Farm Safety & Health Week will be observed September 15 - 21, 2024.
The 2021 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 453 fatalities. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. National Farm Safety and Health Week is led by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), the agricultural partner of the National Safety Council.
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Grain entrapment is the leading cause of agricultural confined space-related injuries and fatalities; researchers emphasize safety
Written by Ashvini MalsheTom CampbellPurdue Agricultural Communications September 19, 2024 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program has released the 2023 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-related Injuries and Fatalities. Click here to download the 2023 summary. The purpose of the annual report is to maintain public focus on the issue of agricultural confined…
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Harvest 2024 is shaping up to be a “hot” season for combine fires!
Combine fires cost farmers millions of dollars in damages every harvest. With Indiana’s 2024 harvest season starting very dry and drought conditions expected to continue at least for near future, the likelihood of combine fires is increased. As harvest continues, be proactive and prevent or reduce the chance of combine fires before they happen!!! Farmers…
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Preparing for Floods and Flash Floods
Some simple advance preparation will help you be ready for possible floods in your area. Fire hazards During a flood, fire danger is increased. In addition. fire departments may be unable to get to fires through high water. Watch for these fire hazards on your property: Before floodwaters crest, turn off the main power switch…
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Winter Heating Season is Here, But It’s Not Too Late to Prepare
Source: Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor High energy prices and resulting heating bills will challenge many Indiana families this winter. With bitterly cold temperatures in the forecast for the holiday season, check out these tips to assist with high heating bills provided by the Indiana Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor. If you, a…
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