I have a passion for proactively preventing accidents. I’ve had varying experiences which range from ~17 years in oil and gas to years as a EHS consultant. During my time in oil and gas I have worked in various production and EHS roles. I have a Masters degree in Environmental Management and Industrial Hygiene. I am a Certified Safety Professional. I started with FBN in November 2021 as a Senior EHS Analyst. It's a different role for me. My role is to create,implement and maintain an EHS management database and develop metrics. I choose this position as FBNs mission and values speak to me as an EHS professional.
From the slip hazard of icy grain-bin ladders to trucks skidding on snow, winter can pose dangerous risks to people and equipment on farms. Winter incidents may include frostbite and hypothermia, falls, drowning in an unmarked body of frozen water that cracked, and equipment that doesn’t start easil
Despite the best safety precautions, farming leads to a significant number of accidents every year that can affect farmers' health, well-being and agricultural productivity. It's crucial to respond to these incidents swiftly and effectively to minimize injuries and prevent further damage. Create a s
Farming takes great planning, forecasting, research and hard work to maximize potential profit. Farmers face many hazards and risks during harvest. Farming safely requires a significant effort to ensure you go home unharmed to your family daily. Reducing Risk for a Safe Harvest As harvest gets under
As a farmer, you have a lot to think about everyday; weather, crop yield, market prices, chemical usage and government policies all need to be planned for and considered in ag operations. With such a focus on your livelihood and the uncertainties that can affect profitability, safety risks are often
Ranching and farming are physically demanding and rewarding occupations, but there are inherent risks when working with livestock. Large animals, such as cattle, horses, sheep and pigs, can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous if not handled carefully. Understanding the common risks and implem
Farming is a dangerous profession. It’s a high risk environment for children, young people and adults. While farms are both your workplace and your home, the thought of a child or young person getting injured or worse is unfathomable. That’s why it’s important to be proactive about safety on the far
A deluge this past weekend dumped 4 or more inches of rainfall on parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The map below illustrates just how wet the weekend was for the Upper Midwest: One need only look as far as news coverage of dam breaks in Central Michigan to know th
Another week of spring planting is in the books, and it appears that not even a polar vortex can slow the overall planting progress farmers are making. Temperatures this past weekend plummeted into the 20s across much of the Midwest, setting record daily lows in hundreds of counties. And yet USDA’s
Mother's Day weekend in the U.S. is shaping up to be historically cold for parts of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley, with freeze warnings in effect from Minneapolis all the way to Nashville. A quick look at the 5-day forecast shows that farmers in the Upper Midwest and Northeast may experi
What a difference a year can make! Corn planting thus far in 2020 has progressed more than two times faster than 2019 according to USDA’s planting progress figures released on Monday, May 4. FBN ’s own planting progress poll shows members are making quick work of corn acres across core portions of t