FARMing Your Safety Goals Most farmers I know have a clear understanding of how dangerous farming can be and can easily recite a full checklist of work-related hazards that can, or have caused serious injuries, disability, and even death. In my 35 years as an agricultural-safety specialist, and having grown up on a family farm […]
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It’s Getting HOT Out Here Folks! Agricultural workers are at significant risk for heat related illnesses. From 1992-2006, there were 423 United States’ agricultural and other workers who died from heat related issues, with 16% (68) workers who were directly involved in crop related activities.2 The average annual death rate of agricultural workers dying from
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Stop the Drift As we come into National Safety Month, I’ve been reflecting on the reasons why we often take shortcuts when it comes to safety. In a conversation with my colleague the other day, we were debating whether the issue has to do with a knowledge gap (if we knew the best practices for
Being in the Now For those of us who work in agriculture, there is so much on our future horizon to worry about. Are we going to have a summer drought? What are these crazy market goings to do? What if my daughter or son has a change of heart and decides not to take
Top 10 Ways to Improve Agricultural Safety Farming ranks as the nation’s most deadly industry with a workplace death rate that is 700% high than the average of all other non-agriculture industries. In Wisconsin, we know of about 25–35 farm work-related fatalities each year and estimate there to be about 12,000 injuries — with 80%
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Good Sleep is a Key to Good Health Bedtime stories, being tucked in under the cozy covers, and reflecting on and expressing gratitude for the day that’s passed are rituals many of us have fond memories of as young children. Being a “good sleeper” is a goal shared by almost all parents when you ask
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Strategies for Better Sleep Clearly, science shows us there are clear benefits to better sleep that can lead to better health, workplace safety, improved communication, and decisions that support your long-term financial well-being. What can we do to insure adequate quantity and quality of sleep? Here are a few science-based tips. Strive for 7–8 hours
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After the Cows are Gone Today there is no good in goodbye. The last morning milking has been done. This afternoon the truckers will load the milk cows for their journey to auction. The barn will be as empty as the haymow. Last summer’s harvest was difficult. As the winter wore on, feed supplies started
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Trouble falling asleep or waking in the middle of the night are common. These things may help
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Lisa Kivirist, author of Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers discusses the importance of community.
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