The farming and agriculture industry face a number of unique issues including heat stress, worker stress and pinch and amputation hazards and chemical exposure. Learn about Arbill?s safety training courses to support a safety culture.

By understanding the potential dangers inherent to grain bins and grain silos, workers can follow several steps to help reduce risk of entrapment, injury or death. Entrapment is one of the biggest hazards that workers encounter when working with flowing grain.

Per OSHA HO/A there are some agricultural jobs are particularly hazardous to that youth under the age of 16.

Energy sources on farms come from more than just electricity including hydraulic, chemical, thermal, gravitational, pneumatic, and residual – to name just a few. All of these sources can result in injury so it's important to not only consider the energy released when turning a machine on, but the resulting energy for turning it off.

The 2019 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 573 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.2 deaths per 100,000 workers with 167 from contact with an object or equipment.

Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD) are a type of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) used for emergency escape in immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) situations. When properly used, an EEBD can provide emergency respiratory protection by allowing the wearer to escape from environments with atmospheres that are oxygen deficient or that contain toxic contaminants.

There's more to FR (Flame-Resistant) clothing than protecting against burns. Reducing the risk of injury is an important aspect of FR clothing, but there's another factor just as vital, ensuring it's worn properly.

When a storm or disaster hits, we praise our first responders, the police, fire and rescue crews, health care workers and emergency management professionals who help keep us safe. However, there is one team of heroes, who are often overlooked, the electrical and cable linemen who work to restore vital services like electricity and internet to homes and businesses.

While everyone looks forward to the nice weather and chance to enjoy time outside with their families, the summer is also a high-risk period for the workplace, with more workplace injuries occurring in July, August, and September than any other three-month span.

It's a fact: Not all face coverings provide the same protection. And then there's Arbill's 'The Safety Mask,' which offers the utmost in protection and comfort.

To honor Workplace Safety Month, the National Safety Council suggests preventing accidents before they occur, addressing on-going COVID-19 safety concerns, feeling safe on the job and advancing your safety journey all play a part in workplace safety.

Ensure a safe work environment by wearing the appropriate ARC Flash PPE when dealing with electrical currents, which would include appropriately rated clothing, head protection, electrical gloves, and sleeves.

As companies move forward with plans to bring employees back to work, HR teams and business owners will be responsible for ensuring that the workplace remains safe and employees are not subjected to an increased risk of contracting COVID-19. Arbill Industries, Inc. remains steadfast in its mission to educate employers and ensure that everyone returns home safely, every day.

The time to create a safety culture in your business is before you hire your first employee, quote your first project, or visit your first job site. The successful contractor focuses on the safety and well-being of his employees and the customers they serve.