Ag Safety - Ohio Farm Bureau

Six tips to avoid slippery situations this winter

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers five tips to help prevent slips, trips and falls—one of the top causes of workplace injuries.

Rescue ready: 58 fire crews get life-saving grain rescue tools

Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety campaign has awarded grain rescue tubes and training to 390 fire departments across 32 states since 2014.

Webinars highlight risk mitigation research, solutions

Each session highlighted new and innovative solutions, research, and information on the latest technology and strategies to protect farms and rural communities.

Dispelling the myth: The hidden dangers of rural roads

Staying alert is the best way to prevent accidents on the road.

Confined-spaces safety, rescue training a priority

Crawford, Marion, Morrow and Richland County Farm Bureaus hosted four manure pit safety and rescue training sessions where participants learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits.

Lengthy campaign for safer rural intersection pays off

24/17D intersection has been a dangerous place for a long time. The Wachtmans have campaigned for more than 10 years for the county and the Ohio Department of Transportation to make it safer.

Passion for safety drives BWC consultant work

One of the most hazardous jobs in the country is agriculture, but working with Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation safety consultants can help prevent hazards before accidents happen.

Farmers hard at work this time of year

With more farm equipment on the roads, slowing down and staying alert can save lives — maybe even yours.

2024 Ashtabula County Grain Bin Rescue Training

Join us Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Rome Fire Department for Grain Bin Rescue Training taught by the National Education Center of Agricultural Safety.

Resources for a safe harvest season and beyond

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.