Retailers On Being A Good Neighbor
Follow these steps to making your neighborhood safe.
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To ensure there are no spills Simplot Grower Solutions, all the mixing of chemicals for custom application is done in the fields.© 2009 -
All of the facilities at Agri-Co-op are provided with clearly identified safety equipment.© 2009 -
The facility at Wilco Winfield has an active safety committee that identifies needed training requirements and deficiencies.© 2009 -
The Idaho Falls Fire Department inspected Falls Fertilizer. They sent six firefighters to give an assessment and to familiarize themsellves with the operation.© 2009 -
Mid Valley Agricultural Services has a secure lock box with all hazardous materials information, maps, and keys enclosed.© 2009 -
Sims employees took to the streets of Osborne, volunteering to hang up flags for the Osborne Alumni Association.© 2009
For most ag retailers, being a good neighbor in their home community is very important. Some retailers plant flowers around their building to make their facilities more pleasant to the eye, for instance. Others make certain to follow various safety procedures to lessen the risk to the surrounding area. View photos taken at various dealerships around the country that illustrate a thorough understanding of dealership security and safety.
Key Points To Consider
A. To avoid potential spills at the retail facility, crop protection products being used for custom application work should be mixed at the field location.
B. Retailers should provide safety equipment and training to their employees and form safety committees made up of individuals working at these outlets to recommend safety training requirements and other safety/security procedures.
C. Retailers should invite their local fire department to their facilities often so that firefighters can become familiar with the layout and operations of the outlet. Important items should be kept in a secure location known to these individuals.
D. Employees at retail locations should volunteer to help in local community activities and events. Speaking at local high schools and colleges to explain the operations at the average retailer are also recommended.
