Award-Winning Examples Of Ag Retail Safety
Consider these key points when creating a safe operation from winners of the 2008 Environmental Respect Awards.
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At Silverado Ranch Supply, all of its chemicals and seed are stored in locked storage units (except the bulk storage) within the property and are not easily accessible from the perimeter.© 2008 -
To protect anhydrous ammonia at Mott Grain & Agronomy, the local law enforcement task team installed security cameras on the property. Within weeks, the task force — with the help of the security cameras — captured the vandals, who had a huge meth lab within two blocks of a neighboring school.© 2008 -
Sunrise Ag Service Co. has participated in an anhydrous ammonia security grant program and has increased the security lighting at the facility.© 2008 -
Fire extinguishers are located at all exits and within a 75-foot radius of all work spaces at Ritter Crop Services.© 2008 -
Posey County Co-op has two mobile spill response units on hand for our use and responding to customer spills.© 2008 -
The local fire department toured the facility at Wilbur-Ellis' Grant, MI facility in February 2006.© 2008
Without safety, dealership security becomes largely pointless, say industry insiders. This month, CropLife® magazine takes an in-depth look at all aspects of retailer security and safety. Here you will find several photographs taken at various dealerships around the country that illustrate a thorough understanding of dealership security and safety. Accompanying these pictures are some brief quotes from ag retailers who are leaders in the fields of security and safety — and as such, were recipients of 2008 Environmental Respect Awards.
Key Points To Consider
A. All sensitive crop protection products and other items that could be stolen should be kept in secure areas of the outlet under lock and key.
B. To safeguard anhydrous ammonia supplies at the facility, retailers should install security cameras or extra lighting to keep the areas under surveillance and well lit.
C. Safety supplies such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and spill kits should be kept in easy-to-access locations around the facility. Mobile spill kits should also be considered.
D. Using local law enforcement and fire departments is a must. These important community partners should be consulted often and invited to tour the facility grounds whenever possible.
