Safety Talk

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

When lifting or carrying heavy objects, you must use the proper techniques to avoid injury. Many workers are in a hurry, and do not take the time to pay attention to their form or consider the weight of what it is they are handling. In addition, a lot of workers do not ask for help to reduce the load, thus decreasing the weight they are attempting to lift and avoiding injury.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Back injury is a common occurrence in agriculture. Lifting and throwing hay bales, lifting and moving equipment, and working on animal hooves are some […]