Kansas Corn Commission Encourages Grain Bin Safety As farmers from across the state harvest corn and sorghum fields this season, the Kansas Corn Commission is encouraging producers to be safe. A video from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the National Grain and Feed Foundation (NGFF) is helping make a statement about farm safety around grain bins. The Kansas Corn Commission (KCC) encourages grain producers to take a moment to watch the video (ncga.com/videos/?vid=EaZlS-GZoIA&cid) as an important reminder about grain bin safety. NCGA and NGFF teamed up to develop the video in response to an increase in U.S. fatalities and injuries associated with entry into grain bins. "Protect yourself and your family," KCC Chairman Mike Brzon, a farmer from Courtland, Kan., said. "Entrapment can mean death. Don't enter a grain bin alone for one thing but if you must, take necessary precautions. We can all do better to create an ethic and attitude of safety. We can't afford to disregard it for a second." The video, shot on location in several states, provides a wide range of information from prevention tips and background data on grain bin accidents. The project also features interviews with professionals in the fields of grain bin safety research and rescue to provide as much information to viewers as possible In November, the Wichita Eagle reported grain suffocation deaths last year reached an all-time high of, totaling 26 fatalities in the U.S. Statistics show 92-percent of victims who become fully engulfed, which can happen in a matter of seconds, do not survive. According to research and extension statistics, more than 200 farmers have died as a result of grain bin suffocation accidents over the past three decades. Here are a few recommendations for farm owners and employees during this busy season. For more information, go to ksgrains.com.
Farmers Should Be Mindful of Safety Procedures this Harvest
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