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ABC knows that our members ability to reduce costs is driven by
their ability to outperform the expectations of the insurance
industry. Safety is priority #1 and we are committed to
building a
strong Safety and Loss Prevention program. This program's goals
include careful analysis of data available from our business
partners, obtaining practical new tools and resources for our
members to use, and ultimately reduce the human and financial costs.
ABC Library of Materials
ABC Members can check out, review and use the materials
available in our library. Call 503.241.1487
Currently Available:
A Safety
Training Program for Operators of Disc-Type Mowing Equipment
By the Association of Equipment Manufacturers
New for our resource library, a nice package from the
Association of Equipment Manufacturers called "Industrial and
Agricultural Mower Safety Practices". This includes a good video on
the safe use of many different types of mowers, including standard
rotary cutters, the big "batwing" cutters, and also the disc mowers
used in forage harvesting. There is both a DVD and a VHS cassette
of the video, and English and Spanish versions are included.
In addition to the
videos, there are a number of good written materials in the
package. A tractor safety manual, a book on safety with mowers in
general, and also a manual specifically for disc mowers are all
provided in English and Spanish. There is also another safety
manual for disc mowers that includes mower-conditioners and
self-propelled windrowers, this one in English only.
Tractor Safety Video
by the West Virginia University Injury Control Research
Center
DVD or Video
According to the National Safety Council, rollovers have been
the leading cause of tractor operator deaths for the past two
decades. Learn the importance of installing Rollover Protective
Structures (ROPS), as well as wearing seat-belts and exercising
caution when operating a tractor.
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Visit Kirk's Korner
an archive of articles dedicated to providing
agriculture informational tidbits that help provide a safer work
environment.
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Safety Tip of the Month
 Tractor
Safety
ABC Safety Tips for this month will address tractors, which are
involved in about half of the fatal farm injuries we see.
- Lack of experience is a common hazard. Train well, and then
have new operators practice in a safe location until they develop
basic skills.
- Long-time drivers have their own risk factors! That’s one
reason why OSHA requires annual refresher training for all
employees who use tractors.
- Farm owner-operators are another high-risk group. Lead by your
actions, and set a good example for kids and employees.
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Join the Safety Committee
We are actively
looking for additional members. This is a great
opportunity to serve the Oregon agri-business community while
learning new skills to apply in your own operation.
Safety Committee
members attend just one short meeting per month, which will be
organized and to the point.
Training will be
available for committee members who are interested.
Contact the ABC
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Kirk's
Korner
Kirk Lloyd, a safety consultant for Pacific Risk Management Inc.,
and the chair of ABC's
Safety
Committee, is writing a series of articles for ABC’s member
magazine, Ag Link. Kirk’s Korner is
an archive of this information series dedicated to providing
agriculture informational tidbits to help provide a safer work
environment.'
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SAIF Corporation
Phone: 503.373.8000 or 800.285.8525
- Products and Services -
http://www.saif.com/employer/employer_safety.htm
- Doing Business Online
http://saifonline/businessonline/
- List of Internet Resources
- SAIF Agricultural Safety Workshops:
SAIF Corporation’s annual agricultural safety seminars for Oregon
employers are held in many locations across Oregon. The free
four-hour seminars are designed primarily for owners, operators,
supervisors and foremen, but anyone working in the agricultural
industry is welcome to attend. Small-business employers attending
the seminar will meet one of the four instructional requirements
for House Bill 3019 that exempts small agricultural establishments
from random OSHA inspections.
For schedules and to register online visit
http://www.saif.com/employer/employer_497.asp)
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OR-OSHA
- Workplace health, safety and related regulations in Oregon
www.orosha.org
includes links to information about conferences, consultation,
educational programs, grants, other information sources, agency
news releases, publications, and rules and laws.
- Publications
www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/standards/publications.html
Variety of publications on safety, ag housing, rules & regulations
on everything from hazardous chemical usage to ergonomics. All
publications are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
- Conference Schedule
www.orosha.org/conferences/index.html
OR-OSHA schedules workshops throughout the state to help employers
and employees to implement effective safety and health management
programs. Many OR-OSHA workshops are offered online for those unable
to attend a workshop or for those who prefer to learn online in the
convenience of their own home or workplace.
- Consultation Website (request for consultation)
www.orosha.org/consultation.html
This link provides services and programs available to employers to
identify and correct occupational safety and health hazards.
Consultations in the areas of safety, industrial hygiene,
ergonomics, occupational safety and health programs, new business
assistance, and the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition
Program (SHARP). All services are provided at no cost to the
employer.
- Education Website (including Spanish/English Dictionary of
Terms)
www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/education.html
Classes, workshops, manuals and other learning opportunities for
workers, managers and safety professionals to help them develop
workplace occupational safety and health systems. Companies may
request on-site presentations. Classes are also available online.
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Agricultural Information
A wide variety of topics including Chemicals/Pesticides,
Equipment Operation, etc., National Ag Safety Database
Phone: 800.311.3435
http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/
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Agricultural Safety
This site is devoted to agricultural safety including Assistance
to People with Disabilities in Agriculture and National Safety
Council.
Phone: 630.285.1121
http://www.nsc.org/issues/agrisafe.htm
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CROET
The Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental
Toxicology's mission is to promote health, and prevent disease and
disability among working Oregonians and their families. This is
accomplished through basic and applied research, outreach, and
education. There is an agricultural-specific area on the website.
Phone: 503.494.4273
http://www.CROETweb.com
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Integrated Soil Nutrient
Workshop (iSNAP)
Offers classes with pesticide recertification credits. Phone:
541.737.2683
http://isnap.oregonstate.edu/workshops.htm
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Pesticide Recertification
Classes
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
Phone: 503.986.4635
http://oda.state.or.us/dbs/recert_classes/Search.lasso
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