Farm Safety - Ohio Farm Bureau

Don’t let speculation spread like farm fires

Farms are complex operations with countless variables at play, many of which are beyond a farmer’s control.

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.

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.

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.

Strengthening Farm Safety: Highland, Brown counties host Grain Bin Rescue Training

First responders and farmers in Highland and Brown counties gained lifesaving skills during a hands-on Level 1 Grain Bin Rescue Training, emphasizing preparedness and safety in agricultural communities.

Local ag community recently trained to help keep workers safe from manure pit accidents

154 farmers, firefighters and other emergency personnel learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits.

Growing our Generation: Grain bin safety training could save a life

Farming is a very rewarding occupation, but it can come with hazardous territory if there are not proper training protocols in place.