Farm
A Power take-off (PTO) is a rotating shaft on a tractor that transfers engine power to implements like mowers, balers, and augers. PTOs spin at 540–1,000 RPM — up to 16+ rotations per second — much faster than human reaction time.
Tractor incidents are a leading source of farm injuries. Many incidents occur due to people, obstacles, or hazards in the work area that operators did not see. Safe operation requires constant awareness, especially near homes, buildings, animals, and high‑traffic areas.
Reporting near misses is a smart move for workplace safety. These “almost accidents” might not cause harm, but they offer a golden opportunity to learn, improve, and protect your team.
Insurance and safety programs are a must to keep your agritourism business running smoothly and helping protect your farm, your guests, and your operations.
Follow these tips to prevent equipment-related accidents on your farm.
Working around livestock could lead to serious injuries if proper safety measures are not followed.
From machinery operation to chemical handling, taking safety seriously is crucial. Learn more about how to enhance safety on your grain farm.
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, continues to spread, impacting more than just poultry. Understanding how this virus affects humans and farm animals, such as dairy cattle, and taking steps to prevent it from spreading is crucial for farmers.
When it comes to dairy farm safety, training farm workers on the risks is one of the most important steps to minimizing and preventing accidents.
Employees using electric tools must be aware of several dangers. Among the most serious hazards are electrical burns and shocks.
Hand tools are manually powered tools, and include anything from axes to wrenches. The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance.