Farm
Agricultural vehicles are often larger, heavier, and slower moving than typical traffic, creating unique challenges when sharing the roads with variety of other vehicles.
Harvest season is one of the busiest times of the year for farmers. Long days and demanding workloads can lead to fatigue which can increase the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
As farming technology continues to evolve, driverless farm equipment is becoming more common. However, equipment operating without a driver also presents unique safety challenges.
Protect your people from fatal injuries and safeguard your farm business.
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.