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. 

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.