Last week was National Farm Safety Week and as one of the busiest time of the year in agriculture, it is also the most dangerous time. One of the most important pieces of equipment any farmer or rancher can have is….a first aid kit. Dan Neenan, the director of the National Education Center for Agriculture Safety has developed a farm first aid kit based on the injuries he and his team see most in farming situations. It comes in a sturdy canvas bag and includes large bandages, a thermal blanket, large shears, and four times the eyewash of standard kits.
In some cases, you might want to stock it with additional supplies to relieve allergic reactions in an emergency. Your kit should go wherever you go, and it’s a good idea to have one in every vehicle and in every building you are going to be in. Also, make sure you have a fire extinguisher in every vehicle and every building, and test it at least twice a year.
