According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agriculture sector is one of the most dangerous industries in America.
Peyton Nicks
Peyton Knicks Fremont Tribune
As the harvesting season approaches, farmers are urged to take safety measures.
So the Nebraska Corn Board, NCB, and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association, NECGA, have issued a statement about the importance of safety.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics lists agriculture as one of America’s most dangerous industries.
Production agriculture employs more than 2 million workers full-time, not accounting for part-time support or family members who live and work on farms.
In 2019, there were over 500 reported farm worker fatalities.
Accidents on the farm are not just for the harvest season, which means it is important in the agriculture industry to take safety precautions throughout the year.
With changing weather and field conditions, more machinery and manpower are more prone to accidents.
Farmers in rural areas are encouraged to consider all variables when doing their job.
NCB and NECGA have released tips for farmers harvesting this fall.
- Be careful when approaching the crop tool. Approach from the front and make eye contact with the operator before approaching.
- Make sure the harvesting equipment is completely turned on and off before boarding the vehicle.
- Do not place yourself near any unsafe or otherwise operating machinery.
- Avoid pinch points between equipment – such as tractors with grain wagons. Visibility may be limited and serious injury may result.
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