Archive for October 2020
How to Prevent Grain Bin Suffocation
The tragedy repeatedly makes news headlines: People entrapped in grain storage bins with only seconds to react before they are engulfed and suffocated. Understanding how people get trapped in grain bins Scenario 1: A worker enters the top of a grain bin, and the auger begins running to unload the grain. Within five seconds, the…
Read MoreHow to Develop an Effective Safety Committee
A safety committee is an important tool to have for any organization. A group of dedicated employees within the company that are focused on making the workplace safer can make a big difference for any company. While forming a safety committee is a great idea, many safety committees fail because they fall into one or…
Read MoreDeveloping a Fleet Safety Program
Fleet safety controls, when properly established and maintained, are the most effective means of protecting a fleet from loss. The planning and enforcement of these programs should ideally be led by a company’s top management. Top management support and leadership is crucial to the program’s success. Ideally, this support should be shown daily. The need…
Read MoreThe Challenge of Health Care Costs
In an October 8th, 2020 Star Tribune article, the headline announced that the average family now pays more than $21,000 per year for health insurance. This data came from the Kaiser Family Foundation survey. While the survey focused on the employer market, premiums for the Individual & Family market are also challenging for most people.…
Read MoreFarmers Union Agents Distribute COVID Relief Checks
Thanks to company partner National General’s COVID Relief Initiative, several of our fabulous Agents were able to donate $500 each to local non-profits directly affected by the COVID shutdown. Most of our Agents were able to meet with non-profit leaders to distribute COVID relief checks while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Here are their stories:…
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