OCTOBER 2021

First aid kits should be a staple on farms, and readily available. Farming is a dangerous occupation. Having a well stocked first aid kit can help you quickly respond to farm injuries. Being prepared can often mean the difference between an injury and a life threatening situation.

SAFETY CHECKLIST

• Injuries can happen in different locations on the farm. Do you have multiple locations to store first aid kits such as the shop, tractor, barn?
• Does your first aid kit include personal medical information (e.g. allergic reactions) and the name and phone of your medical provider?
• 911 may not be standard service in all areas. Does your kit have an emergency number card which includes how to contact an ambulance, hospital, or fire department?
• Do you have directions to the farm or work area listed on a reference card?
• Have you and your family members/workers completed First Aid/CPR courses? Include the corresponding manual and first aid chart.
• Do you have the supplies to help you handle a major trauma such as an entanglement including a tourniquet, large and small garbage bags for limbs, wooden splints, elastic tape for fractures?
• Does your kit include a flashlight or flares/matches when working at night?
• Do you have a label and date on each kit? A nylon duffel bag works well to hold the larger items of the kit.

You and/or your employee(s) can download and print a pdf checklist to complete safety checks on your farm. Keep the completed forms for follow-up, future reference and inspections.