ABOUT US AGRONOMY ENERGY FEED GRAIN Mitchell, SD| Careers | Contact Us Intern with us! Home / CHS News / Planting safety checklist Published March 17, 2021 Planting safety checklist These tips can help you have an effective and safe planting season. Perform Equipment Checks Ensuring all equipment is clean, safe and ready to go for planting is an important first step. Before using any equipment, a safety check should be performed, and all technology updated. Safety and equipment checks should include: Ensure all lights and signals are properly working. Inspect and replace parts as needed by starting equipment and ensuring it is properly running. Check tire pressure and tread wear, and confirm lug nuts are tightened Make sure all equipment, including nozzles, is clean. Common issues are grease or oil remnants, as well as debris and rodent nests. Check the quality and levels of fluids, including oil and fuel. Conducting these checks helps to prevent unnecessary delays due to malfunctioning equipment or technology. Check and Follow Labels Applying products like herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, seed treatments and fertilizer incorrectly, or using an expired product, can have harmful effects not only on your crops but on your health. Before applying or handling a product, always check the label and follow it exactly. Wear the Right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Before applying or handling any chemicals, make sure proper PPE is available, fits wells and functions properly. Do not overlook cautionary statements. Always protect your skin, eyes and lungs with proper PPE, which may include wearing long sleeves, gloves, masks and eyewear. Always have first aid supplies available in case of accidents. Take care of your body: Sleep & eating right Planting can be a stressful and hectic time, so it is important to ensure your body is being taken care of. While it’s important to get the crop planted in a timely fashion, not getting enough sleep or eating a good diet can have a long-term impact on health. During planting, prioritize quality sleep and eat healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. Ask for help Whether you need someone to help fix a part or lift a heavy item, asking for help will almost always save time in the long run. Before planting begins, make a schedule to determine who is available to help you. Have important phone numbers and contacts saved and easily accessible. On the flip side, check in on friends and family to see how planting is going for them and offer encouragement or resources when needed. Planting can be stressful and showing support for friends and neighbors can mean a lot. Have a plan and communicate it Taking time to prepare for planting and reviewing the plan early and often with your team is be a great way to maximize efficiency during planting. It’s also important to note important details that happen so you can refer back to them throughout the season and when preparing for the next growing season. CHS News planting, Safety Share this: RECENT POSTS GROWMARK and CHS Announce – Cooperative Ventures CHS reports fiscal year 2021 net income of $554.0 million Co-op 101: What is a cooperative? Internships CHS reports $273.6 million in fiscal 2021 third-quarter net income POPULAR POSTS Preparing for a Successful Planting Season Ian Sane As the weather begins to creep into warmer temperatures and the sun lingers in the sky lon... The Benefits of Precision Agriculture United Soybean Board When it comes to technology and data available within the agricultural industr... 3 Challenges Growers Face in Current Agriculture Landscape It’s easy to look around and see how agriculture impacts our world. This might be one of t... CATEGORIES Select Category CHS News Commentary COVID-19 Updates Uncategorized ARCHIVES Select Month November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 July 2021 June 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 FOLLOW US HOME CHSINC.COM C MAGAZINE FLEET PROGRAM CONTACT US CAREERS ABOUT US GRAIN TRADING APP PRIVACY NOTICE COOKIE NOTICE APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP COMMITTED TO FARM SAFETY WEATHER © 2021 CHS Inc.