Fires occur on farms nearly every day – how you can actively prevent damage

 

Did you know that on average, a fire breaks out on a farm somewhere in Finland every day? Fires on farms typically originate in woodchip heating plants, grain dryers, dairy barns and work machinery due to electrical faults or hot work, for example.

Many losses can be prevented with year-round measures. Fires can be prevented by actively taking care of the regular maintenance and inspection of woodchip boilers, work machines and electrical equipment, cleaning and minimising fire load and ensuring that sufficient fire extinguishing equipment is available. 

Quick maintenance list for woodchip boilers

More and more farms use woodchip boilers for heating, but neglecting the boiler’s maintenance can often result in accidents. Woodchip boilers are an economical and safe energy source, as long as the equipment is regularly inspected and serviced.
More and more farms use woodchip boilers for heating, but neglecting the boiler’s maintenance can often result in accidents. Woodchip boilers are an economical and safe energy source, as long as the equipment is regularly inspected and serviced.
See the quick maintenance list

Reduce risk of fire on your farm with an electrical risk assessment

Fires, electrical shocks and equipment breakdowns caused by faulty electrical equipment are a serious hazard on farms.
Fires, electrical shocks and equipment breakdowns caused by faulty electrical equipment are a serious hazard on farms.
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You and your employees are your farm’s most important asset – insure yourself against personnel risks!

 

The safety of personnel is easily overlooked, as the focus is entirely on the farm’s operations. However, you and your employees are the most important factor for your farm’s operational reliability: how would your farm run without the farmer? 

The most common personal injuries on farms are caused by slips and trips and accidents involving work machines and livestock. No matter how busy you are, it’s a good idea to take a moment to consider the risks of accidents, for example. Looking after yourself and your employees is an investment with long-term benefits.

Read the Eskola farm’s story

At Eskola family farm, work is done with passion. For the current owners, Aino and Henri, farming is not just work but a way of life. In recent years, Eskola farm has expanded to the bioheating business and organic farming. For things to run smoothly, their risk management and network of partners must be in order.

Have you insured your farm’s most important asset – yourself?
Improving workplace safety on the farm is an investment in the future
Kuvassa isä ja poika seisovat pellolla tutkimassa viljaa.
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