Meredith Boyd

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

Thank you everyone for engaging with my tweets! This account was created for AEE 311 at NC State University, and will not be active after the semester ends. I really do encourage everyone to practice ag safety! For cool farm-related tweets, follow my dad @jtb3bf 😊

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

#Agsafety is very important since it is such a dangerous industry. We need more polices that improve safety measures for our #farmers

[Global Safety Directory @PPEorg]

Working in farming | In the last ten years, almost one person per week has been killed as a direct result of agricultural work. Many more have been seriously injured or made ill by their work. Do you put safety first on your farm?

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

Are your tractors equipped with sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes? They measure the dynamic parameters of the tractor, and can reduce the risk of an accident! #agsafety #TractorSafety

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

Fewer farms are reporting the presence of safety cages on grain bin ladders, 13% to be exact. Are you preventing falls on your farm? #agsafety #farmsafety

[Manitoba Agriculture @MBGovAg]

Falls from fixed ladders, even from heights of just one meter, can result in serious injury or death. Prevent fall-related fatalities & injuries on the farm. Visit https://t.co/IJdh4BFRh8 for more information. #FarmSafety

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

Passengers of farm equipment have a 4.1% greater chance of getting injured compared to the driver. How do you keep your passenger safe, or how do you stay safe as a passenger? #agsafety #farmsafety #safetystatistics

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

Why do we need more enhanced safety features for farm equipment? Because approximately 100 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work-time injury each day! #agsafety #farmsafety

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

Having powerful equipment is important in agriculture, but don’t forget to take a look at the #safetyfeatures before purchasing a product! #agsafety #farmsafety

[John Deere USA @JohnDeere]

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[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

Injury and fatality rates in agriculture are significantly higher than those of any other industry. This article shows why it is important to practice #safety around farm equipment. #agsafety https://t.co/DhTREYsCfx

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

In 2012, 19 workers were engulfed by grain stored in bins. It is very important to practice grain bin safety, and to have equipment ready in case of an emergency. #agsafety #grainbinsafety #farmsafety

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

The leading cause of work-related deaths is the overturn of agricultural tractors. What are you doing to ensure you aren’t another statistic? #farmsafety #tractorsafety

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

North Carolina is now under a state of emergency due to #HurricanMichael and farmers are rushing to get their crops in. Remember to follow all of your #safetyprecautions while harvesting and hauling! #ncagriculture https://t.co/kFiiup3HkG

[Meredith Boyd @AgAndFarmSafety]

Did you know that agriculture is one of the most dangerous career fields? That's right, farmers and anyone that operates equipment or machinery is at a high risk for work-related injuries! #agsafety #farmsafety