Tailgate Topics

Chain Saws #1

Today’s topic is the Chain Saw. This portable tool is a powerful gasoline powered saw. A quick move, a shortcut, or carelessness by the operator can

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First Aid for Burns

Just the thought of being a burn victim is most unpleasant, most workers realize that there are many opportunities for burn injuries to occur every

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Barrel & Drum Safety #2

Improper handling of drums and barrels can result in severe injuries. These include painful back sprains, smashed toes and fingers, or exposure to hazardous chemicals

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Drum & Barrel Safety

In the typical workplace drums are used to store material, to ship it, to dispense it for use, and to store wastes. All these drums

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Back Safety #2

SAVE YOUR BACK WHEN WORKING IN AWKWARD POSITIONSWe have all been told to avoid back injury by bending our knees when we lift, keeping the

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Back Safety

Back disorders are listed in the “top ten” leading workplace injuries published by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. They account for 27

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Ag Shop Safety #01

Maintenance shops are a critical part of any agricultural operation. The professionalism of everyone working in a shop is of great importance, as well as

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Accident Causes #3

Workplace accidents cause too many painful injuries and claim far too many lives. Our primary concern when we discuss the factors or causes behind an

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Ag Machinery Safety #01

You must be trained by your employer on its agricultural machinery before you operate it. Agricultural machines are comprised of many parts requiring specific training

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