Fall farm safety
Harvest season is just around the corner. Be safe on the farm this fall!
Posted by Lauren Dublin on August 27, 2025
Harvest season is just around the corner. Be safe on the farm this fall with these tips!
Look up and around. Start your day with a safety meeting. Know the location and height of all power lines, guy wires,
transformers, and other electrical infrastructure near where people will be working. Keep all equipment at least 10 feet away
from overhead power lines.
Lower extensions, like augers or truck beds, when moving. Designate a spotter to verify equipment is the proper distance
away from lines. Never try to lift or move a power line out of the way!
Call 911 if your equipment contacts a power line, and stay inside it. Warn others to stay away. If there is a fire and you
need to exit the equipment, put your feet together and jump as far away as you can. Do not let any part of your body touch
the ground and the equipment at the same time.
Weatherproof all outdoor electrical outlets and equipment to prevent water damage and potential electric shocks.
