PEOSTA, Iowa (RFD-TV) — Grain entrapment remains the leading cause of confined space fatalities in agriculture. As National Farm Safety and Health Week continues, safety experts are emphasizing both the risks and the best practices that farmers need to keep in mind.
Dan Neenan, Director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, joined us on Wednesday’s Market Day Report to discuss confined space safety and the steps producers can take to prevent tragedies.
In an interview with RFD-TV News, Neenan outlined the best practices for entering confined spaces and explained how hurried decisions during busy times, such as harvest, can increase the risk of accidents. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring that local fire departments have the necessary training and equipment to respond to agricultural emergencies.
Neenan closed by reminding producers that while confined spaces are part of everyday farm life, safety protocols and preparation are critical to protecting lives.
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