Top 6 Materials Safety Tips
We look at all aspects of materials handling, covering crop protection products, fertilizer and fuel.
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"Our loading pad was recently resurfaced for safety with a red perimeter." — Darrel Mertens, president/manager, Aero Applicators, Sterling, CO© 2011 -
"All bulk chemicals are handled in a completely closed system that delivers job specific quantities directly to our nurse trucks and the applicator." — Michael Twining, Willard Agri-Service of Greenwood© 2011 -
"The bulk liquid fertilizer is not under roof, but the loadout pad is concrete with a concrete catch basin." — Alan Lee, CPS, Snow Hill, NC© 2011 -
"An adjustable dust sock on the dry fertilizer loadout helps reduce airborne contaminants." — Brent Kagy, CPS, Attica, OH© 2011 -
"Fuel tanks are contained to avoid runoff if overflow or leaking occurs." — Greg Whitesell, manager, CPS, Eaton, OH© 2011 -
"I gave a presentation at a local high school about applying chemicals and calibrating sprayers so that the chemicals are applied properly." — Drew Gaudet, CPS, Thibodaux, LA© 2011
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For 10 years now, CropLife® magazine and its sponsorship partners have covered all aspects of retailer security and safety with a monthly spotlight on the ways U.S. retailers protect their products and employees. We look at all aspects of materials handling, covering crop protection products, fertilizer and fuel. Here you will find several photographs taken at various dealerships around the country that illustrate a thorough understanding of dealership security and safety. Tied to these pictures are some brief quotes from ag retailers that are leaders in the fields of security and safety.
