Section 7. Managing People
What Family Members and Employees Need to Know
Farm Security
Train Family Members and Employees
Train family members and employees to identify, report, and handle  suspicious situations and threats, farm problems, and emergency situations, such as snow, power loss, floods or tornadoes. Individuals may report to you or another designated manager, or may need to make a report directly to the authorities, if a manager is not readily available.
One simple training step is to be certain that family members and employees are trained and up-to-date in first aid and CPR. It could save a life. Your local Red Cross chapter can provide this training. Everyone on the farm should also know the location of first-aid kits and how to use them. Fire is one of the most common farm emergencies. Employees and family members should know the location of simple tools and equipment (fire extinguishers, shovels, rakes, water pumps, buckets, hoses, ladders) and be trained to fight fires as appropriate. Develop and enforce a smoking policy. |