Manure Manager Safety Week: Taking safety to the next level

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Tools of the trade: Pit safety checklist

Besides asphyxiation, covered in our gas safety checklists, one must also prevent drowning and spills from pits. » Read More...

Grants and programs: Ag and rural safety

Time and money restrictions often make it challenging to address pressing safety needs. Grants and self-directed online courses can help workers stay up-to-date. » Read More...

Safety perspectives: Is iron oxide the answer for manure gas safety?

Gypsum has gained popularity as a bedding source for the dairy industry. Its proponents cite affordability, increased moisture absorption and more as advantages. However, in some situations, it could be risky. » Read More...

Video: Witness the power of a high-pressure hose break

The 2023 North American Manure Expo contained more than a half-dozen new elements, from new formats of equipment demonstration to social events. Also part of the event – and a truly "explosive" finale – was a rapid release high-pressure hose break. The event featured a manure hose being filled with air up to a pressure point of 90 pounds per square inch. Onlookers watched (from a safe distance) as the pin was pulled and the hose released all that pent-up pressure in a wild and whipping frenzy. The full impact of the demonstration was captured via drone. » Read More...

Deep dive: Lessons learned from a career in safety

Cheryl Skjolaas retired from her extension position in Wisconsin in 2021, but her vast career promoting safety in the dairy industry has led to a legacy that endures today. What kept Skjolaas invested for more than 30 years? It began with a personal tragedy, but led to a career devoted to ensuring that farm workers around her understood the importance of keeping themselves and others safe. » Read More...

Events

World Dairy Expo

October 1 | Madison, WI » More info

Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture Summit - November 7, 2023

November 7 | Hamilton, ON » Read More...