Farm Safety Forums are short, safety focused discussions designed to address specific hazards or practices related to agricultural work. They serve as quick safety trainings that supervisors or team leaders can use to promote awareness, encourage safe behavior, and start conversations about risk prevention. Each forum can be printed and used to guide a brief meeting, helping teams stay informed, engaged, and committed to maintaining a safe and healthy farm environment.
Animal Handling & Worker Health
- Dairy Cattle Handling Safety: Preventing Kicks, Crush Injuries & Diseases
- Safe Cattle Handling in Pastures & Feedlots
- Safe Handling of Large Animals in Enclosed Spaces
- Hearing Protection on Dairy & Crop Farms
- Eye Protection from Snow Glare & Chemical Splashes
- First Aid for Farm Accidents: Treating Lacerations, Burns & Crush Injuries
- Mental Health in Agriculture: Managing Stress & Seasonal Workload Pressure
- Recognizing Signs of Fatigue & Preventing Accidents
Crop, Field & Machinery Hazards
- Proper Seed & Fertilizer Handling: PPE & Environmental Considerations
- Roadway Safety for Slow-Moving Farm Vehicles: Wisconsin Laws & Best Practices
- Irrigation & Manure Pit Safety: Drowning & Gas Exposure Risks
- Chainsaw & Tree Clearing Safety After Storms
- Chainsaw & Woodcutting Safety for Farm Cleanups
Chemical, Respiratory & Environmental Safety
- Safe Handling of Dairy & Cleaning Chemicals: Sanitizers & Disinfectants in Milking Operations
- Proper Seed & Fertilizer Handling: PPE & Environmental Considerations
- Respiratory Protection in Grain Handling: Dust & Mold Exposure Risks
- Silo Gas & Fermentation Hazards in Dairy & Grain Farms
- Grain Bin & Silo Gas Awareness: Preventing Suffocation & Toxic Gas Exposure
Outdoor & Environmental Conditions
- Tick & Mosquito Prevention: Lyme Disease & Other Vector-Borne Risks in Wisconsin
- Sun Safety & Skin Cancer Prevention for Farm Workers
- Preventing Heat Stress During Dairy & Crop Work
- Recognizing & Responding to Heat Stroke & Dehydration
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Safe Tractor & PTO Use: Wisconsin Roll-Over & Entanglement Risks
- Spring Equipment Prep & Maintenance: Checking Tires, Hydraulics & Electrical Systems
- Skid Steer & Loader Operation Safety
- Auger & Conveyor Safety in Grain & Dairy Operations
- Preventing Entanglement in Rotating Machinery
- Combine & Harvester Safety: Best Practices for Injury Prevention
- Preventing Mud & Soft Ground Related Machinery Accidents
- Hand & Finger Injury Prevention with Power Tools & Machinery
Winter & Cold Weather Safety
- Cold Stress Prevention: Hypothermia, Frostbite & Wind Chill Dangers
- Safe Snow Removal & Ice Hazards: Preventing Slips, Falls & Equipment Damage
- Equipment Winterization & Preventative Maintenance: Tractors, ATVs & Small Engines
- Space Heater & Barn Fire Safety: Proper Heating Practices for Livestock Facilities
- Winterizing Farm Equipment & Facilities
- Safe Handling of Firewood, Generators & Heating Equipment
- Holiday Safety: Preventing Barn & Home Fires from Decorations & Electrical Overloads
Fire, Fuel & Electrical Safety
- Farm Fire Prevention: Dry Hay & Combustible Storage Hazards
- Space Heater & Barn Fire Safety: Proper Heating Practices for Livestock Facilities
- Propane & Fuel Handling Safety for Heating & Machinery
- Electrical Safety Around Irrigation & Well Pumps
Confined Space & Grain Handling Safety
- Grain Bin Entrapment & Silo Safety: Local Risks & Rescue Planning
- Confined Space Safety in Storage Tanks & Grain Bins
- Manure Pit Safety: Hydrogen Sulfide & Asphyxiation Prevention
- Auger & Conveyor Safety in Grain & Dairy Operations
- Respiratory Protection in Grain Handling: Dust & Mold Exposure Risks
Vehicle, ATV & Road Safety
- ATV & UTV Farm Safety: Wisconsin Rules & Off-Road Hazards
- Farm Vehicle Safety: Keeping Roads & Fields Safe
- Roadway Safety for Slow-Moving Farm Vehicles
Farm Security & Emergency Preparedness
- Farm Security: Preventing Theft & Trespassing in Rural Areas
- Emergency Preparedness: Farm Fire & Severe Weather Action Plans
If you would like additional training topics or resources added, please feel free to contact the CALS Safety coordinator. I’ll be happy to work on developing and posting more Farm Safety Forums to help support continued learning and strengthen our commitment to a safe work environment.