Farm Safety Reminder
NDSU Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator Angie Johnson is reminding farmers about the dangers of entering grain bins. “We may need to go in that bin, but have a plan to make sure you are as safe as can be…
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Grain Entrapments Can Happen Quickly
NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says it doesn’t take long to get trapped in a grain bin. “If a farmer is unloading grain at 5,000 bushels per hour, that’s a few cubic feet per second. Someone can become entrapped in…
Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Stored Grain
With wet corn in storage, there's potential of mold forming in the grain. Inhaling mold spores can make you sick. According to NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang, farmers should wear respiratory protection "At a minimum, we want to use a…
Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Grain
With wet corn in storage, there is the potential of mold forming in the grain. Inhaling mold spores can make you sick. "Wear respiratory protection. At minimum, we want to use a mask that is rated as an N95 or…
