154 farmers, firefighters and other emergency personnel learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits.
On March 20 and 21, Crawford, Marion, Morrow and Richland County Farm Bureaus hosted four manure pit safety and rescue training sessions where 154 farmers, firefighters and other emergency personnel learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits, the importance of air quality monitoring, and how to use body harnesses, life lines, and retrieval equipment.
The training featured a one-of-a-kind manure pit rescue simulator developed through a partnership between Nationwide and the National Educational Center for Agricultural Safety. Firefighters and emergency personnel from 30 different departments learned about the hazards of confined space manure pits and how to safely conduct rescues of victims from these structures. The instructor stressed the importance of air-quality monitoring before, during and after rescues; the proper use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); harnessing; rope rigging for below-grade rescues; and the use of a rescue tripod.
The sponsors were Farm Credit Mid America, Centerra Co-op, Hord Family Farms, Farmer Boy Ag, The First Citizens National Bank, CSI Insurance, Douce Insurance, Gerber Insurance and Hempy Water.
The need for training became tragically evident on August 10, 2021, when three brothers, all in their 30s, reportedly lost consciousness and died while performing maintenance in a manure pit on a farm in western Ohio. This tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the serious dangers posed by confined spaces and hazardous gases to hardworking farmers, ranchers, first responders and other individuals working in and around manure pits.
The county Farm Bureaus have been working for over a year to bring this comprehensive manure pit safety training to the area.
Ohio BWC services are offered at no cost to employers, helping to ensure that a safer and more productive harvest season is the main priority.
Read More
154 farmers, firefighters and other emergency personnel learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits.
Read More
Farming is a very rewarding occupation, but it can come with hazardous territory if there are not proper training protocols in place.
Read More
The comprehensive training Feb. 16 covered general agricultural safety, employee health, and mental health well-being
Read More
Grain Bin Safety Week Feb. 18-24 is the perfect time for safety reviews, training sessions for your team, and community initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of grain bin safety.
Read More
Meet your Worker’s Comp Group Rating Program requirements by attending this safety meeting.
Read More
The Nationwide and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s Manure Pit Safety Simulator will be available for four training sessions for first responders and farmers to help keep ag workers and their families safe.
Read More
The best course of action to avoid an accident is to work to correct potential hazards before they have the chance to lead to injury.
Read More
To manage the risks of their business, Orrson Custom Farming follows strict safety protocols, provides ongoing training for crew members and keeps insurance coverage updated.
Read More
The July 17 event aimed to equip local farmers with insights into transporting equipment and commodities while adhering to both state and federal regulations.
Read More
