Crop applicationAnhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tank ChecklistFollowing these suggestions could save lives. This flyer lists the 10 items to consider when using anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks — plus one sight-saving, life-saving mandate: wear goggles.

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Application Management Suggestions – ContaminationThis flyer lists 12 easy tips to help you prevent product contamination when you’re preparing to apply chemicals to crops. From changing chemicals to storage and handling tips, this information will help prevent misapplications

and keep you running efficiently. (8.5 x 11, one-sided, full-color flyer) FARM142

Chemical Storage Security GuidelinesSafe and secure chemical storage has become an increasingly important issue in recent years. This handout provides guidelines for written security plans, building construction, locks, loading areas, perimeter

security, alarms, container markings, law enforcement, and continued scrutiny.(8.5 x 11, two-sided, full-color flyer) FARM140

Crop Application Log Book andCleaning ScheduleThis log book provides you with an easy way to document both crop applications and the cleaning schedule for your equipment — all in one easy, portable booklet. Not intended for OSHA compliance. Use for personal record-

keeping only. It’s a great way to document a lot of information in one place. (5.5 x 8.5 log book) FARM146

Crop Management Suggestions - Spray DriftThis flyer indicates six items to check before you spray, plus other storage and handling tips. Following these tips takes just a few minutes, but could save you significant time, headaches, and money.

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Equipment safetyCombine Safety: Protect yourself and your expensive equipmentCombine accidents can result in personal injury, unnecessary down time or costly machine repair. This brochure describes common combine hazards along with tips for keeping your combines working efficiently

to increase safety and help prevent accidents and down time.(8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color brochure) FARM186

Electrical Risk Management: For livestock and poultry confinementElectrical components in confinement structures are continuously exposed to dust, corrosive air and elevated moisture levels. Get tips and guidelines for location of equipment to cabling and conduit to the

kinds of boxes and fittings to use and more to help ensure confinement buildings are safer and more durable in this educational brochure. (8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color brochure) FARM261

Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safety Guidelines: Don’t get caughtThe PTO shaft is an efficient means of transferring mechanical power between farm tractors and implements. It’s also one of the oldest and most persistent hazards associated with farm machinery. This brochure offers

important PTO safety practices everyone on your farm or ranch should follow.(8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color brochure) FARM184

Tractor Safety Guidelines: On and off the fieldFarm-related accidents caused by machinery and tractors are the leading cause of farm-related deaths. Studies have found four major reasons for most tractor accidents: rollovers, run overs, blind spots, entanglements. Get

guidelines on how to prevent these as well as safety tips for driving tractors on public roads. (8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color brochure) FARM182

We offer a library of resources to help farmers and ranchers spot trouble before it starts. These materials are available from your farm insurance agent who sells Nationwide Agribusiness farm insurance. They are listed alphabetically in these categories:

• Crop Application

• Equipment Safety

• General Safety Information

• Vehicle Safety

Farm safety resources

General safety informationBarn Fire Safety and PreventionBarn fires can have tragic results from the loss of human life to loss of animals, valuable equipment or the structure itself. Get critical safety and prevention tips in this brochure as well as distance guidelines for hay storage.

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Emergency Action Plan GuideThis booklet provides checklists, questionnaires, maps, forms, and suggested procedures to help you develop and complete a documented Emergency Action Plan for your farm or ranch. It provides an Action Plan checklist among many other

helpful resources. Use it to develop and document a plan that helps keep your operation and your employees safe in an emergency. (8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color booklet) FARM121

Ergonomics in ActionRepetitive motion injuries are common on farms and ranches. The ultimate goal of effective ergonomics is to reduce the impact of physical stressors on the worker, which increases productivity and decreases the risk of injury. This booklet outlines the

most common ergonomic stressors on farms and ranches and provides effective solutions. It also describes symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), with suggestions for initial treatment. (8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color booklet) FARM123

Fuel Tank Guarding and PlacementOn-farm fuel storage is an important part of today’s farming operation. This handout covers important safety recommendations including tank location and other important factors to consider.

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Grain bin safety: The hazards of grain binsIt takes only 3 to 4 seconds for a person to become entrapped in flowing grain. An average adult can become completely submerged in about 25 seconds. Flowing grain is deceptively dangerous. The best idea

is to stay completely out of grain bins, but if you must enter, these guidelines can help ensure your safety. Get the latest statistics and additional resources.(8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color brochure) FARM192

Grain Dryer ChecklistThe best time to inspect your dryer and make needed repairs is before grain-drying season begins. Preventive maintenance will help you operate safely and at peak efficiency. Use this checklist to reduce the chances of mechanical breakdown and fire.

Topics include exterior, electrical, fire protection, heat and air source, housekeeping, drying compartments and stock handling equipment.(8.5 x 11, two-sided, full-color flyer) FARM125

Installation and Location of Heaters in Dusty LocationsDust presents a serious problem in heating system usage on farms and ranches because of the potential for fires and dust explosions. This booklet explains the minimum guidelines for the installation and location of heaters

in dusty locations.(8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color booklet) FARM139

Ladder SafetyEach year, millions of workers are injured by falls while using ladders. This handout covers the most common injuries from ladders, how to choose the right ladder for the job, and ladder safety do’s and don’ts. Additional resources are suggested.

Prevent ladder-related injuries in your operation by following these simple guidelines.(8.5 x 11, two-sided, full-color flyer) FARM120

Livestock Safety Guidelines: Stress-free animal handling and safetyWorkers, family members and visitors are injured every year by livestock. Many of these injuries occur while handling animals. Use the tips in this flyer to stay safe when handling animals on your farm or ranch.

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Propane safety on your farm or ranch: Information propane users need to knowNearly 80 percent of U.S. farmers use propane as an energy source. But liquefied petroleum gas (called propane, LP gas or LPG) is extremely explosive. Propane

accidents can cause extensive structural damage and even fatalities. Get facts, storage distance requirements and important safety tips in this brochure. (8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color brochure) FARM239

The Rule of ThreeMaintaining three points of contact with equipment, trucks and ladders is the best way to prevent injury when climbing or descending while on the job. This flyer serves as a helpful reminder of the Three Points of Contact rule.

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Safety and Work Quality GuidelinesThis flyer provides guidelines that emphasize your operation’s values, safe operations, training, vehicle operations, and driving records. This tool helps emphasize your farm’s goals and values.

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Shop Safety ChecklistThis safety checklist will take you from floors and work areas to trash containers, waste oil or waste petroleum products, battery charging, tools, shelves, bench grinders, heaters, and more, to ensure you’ve taken a look at safety standards

throughout your operation. Periodically checking for safety issues is a proactive way to improve safety, as well as your bottom line. (8.5 x 11, two-sided, full-color flyer) FARM141

Staying safe during harvest: Pre-harvest check listHarvest time tends to be hectic with a lot to get done in a short timeframe. That urgency can make farmers take shortcuts and that’s when accidents happen. By putting safety first and following the practical guidelines in

this brochure, you can get your crop in and stay safe.

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Understanding contractual risk: Protect your farm or ranch operationMost business owners, including farmers and ranchers, sign contracts every day often with little knowledge of what’s included in “the fine print.” There can be clauses in these contracts that assign risk. Learn the important clauses

that should be red flags and some ideas for how to manage this common, but often unseen, risk.(8.5 x 11, four-page, full-color brochure) FARM241

Workplace Slips and FallsSlips and falls happen every day, and they can be costly. Most are preventable with some proactive actions. This brochure lists common causes of these types of accidents and provides prevention tips.

(8.5 x 5.5, two-sided, full-color flyer) FARM127

Vehicle safetyATV Safety: Safe at work and at playATVs are used frequently on farms and ranches to haul materials or to get out to the fields. But they’re also used for fun. These guidelines can help keep you and your family safe when riding for work or pleasure.(8.5 x 11, two-sided, full-color flyer) FARM181

Fleet Safety Program GuidelinesThis booklet and accompanying training program will help you increase the safety of your drivers and vehicles. The guide covers everything from driver selection and vehicle maintenance to DOT requirements and emergency procedures.

(8.5 x 11, 20-page full-color booklet) FARM118

Vehicle Accident Report This brochure makes it easy to report any vehicle accident. Though it is not intended to

replace law enforcement’s accident reports, the form provides a quick way to help you document the details of an accident when it’s fresh in your mind. It also includes an intersection diagram. The outside lists eight tips for reporting an accident to help mitigate damages. It’s an excellent tool to help your drivers document important information following an accident, when they may not be thinking clearly. Keep a copy in the glove box of every farm or ranch vehicle.(Full-color, tri-fold brochure) FARM0106