In 2014, a total of 15 people died in grain bin-related accidents across the country. Two of those were in Nebraska, NBC Nebraska reports.
Now, the St. Edward Future Farmers of America is looking to change those numbers as a part of Grain Bin Safety Week.
Members gave a presentation to area farmers to show them how to prevent accidents, and they recommend making sure someone knows when you'll be going into a bin and securing yourself with a safety harness.
"I've been in grain bins before. I've scooped out grain bins," said Christina Hamling, a St. Edward FFA Member.
"I've helped haul corn outside of grain bins. As a farm kid, that's what you do. You go into grain bins, and I guess I never really thought about the dangers that you can potentially face in a grain bin."
They also warn farmers about toxic fumes produced, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
See the video HERE.
Now, the St. Edward Future Farmers of America is looking to change those numbers as a part of Grain Bin Safety Week.
Members gave a presentation to area farmers to show them how to prevent accidents, and they recommend making sure someone knows when you'll be going into a bin and securing yourself with a safety harness.
"I've been in grain bins before. I've scooped out grain bins," said Christina Hamling, a St. Edward FFA Member.
"I've helped haul corn outside of grain bins. As a farm kid, that's what you do. You go into grain bins, and I guess I never really thought about the dangers that you can potentially face in a grain bin."
They also warn farmers about toxic fumes produced, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
See the video HERE.
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