Safety on farms is vital in maintaining a successful environment. Children often frequent family-run farms, so many safety rules must be set up from the start. We have compiled a list of safety reminders for all farms; from the Midwest to the Southern Highlands of Australia, every farm needs these reminders.
It can take as little as 3 to 4 seconds to become entrapped in flowing grain. An average person can become completely submerged in about 25 seconds. Grain's properties make it difficult to get out of without assistance. Because of this, incidents can result in multiple fatalities when others attempt rescuing someone stuck in grain. Consider the following safety tips when working with grain bins.