Nationwide , Partners Launch Third Annual Safety Contest
Matt Nicol Sponsor Relations Account Executive
Nationwide 614-359-7342 nicolm6 @ nationwide . com
Grain Bin Safety Week and Tubes Will Help First Responders Save Lives
Nationwide , the No . 1 farm insurer , is collaborating with industry leaders and agricultural professionals to launch our third annual safety contest as part of this year ’ s Grain Bin Safety Week .
The Nominate Your Fire Department Contest runs from Jan . 1 through May 31 . It will award grain rescue tubes and hands-on training to help first responders save lives , thanks to the support of KC Supply Co ., the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety and our other partners .
In 2014 , 38 documented entrapments resulted in 17 deaths , according to Purdue University . It was the highest numbers since 2010 — when at least 26 U . S . workers were killed in grain engulfments .
“ That ’ s where Grain Bin Safety Week can help ,”
Liggett said . “ This program brings attention to lifesaving extraction methods and procedures , which can improve responder and victim safety .”
For more information about the program , purpose or nomination process , visit www . grainbinsafetyweek . com .
“ Grain bin accidents can tragically impact individuals , families and entire communities ,” said Brad Liggett , president of Nationwide Agribusiness . “ Accident prevention means everyone working together , and Grain Bin Safety Week provides a forum for the agricultural community to help keep people safe .”
During the last two years , the national contest awarded tubes and training to 13 fire departments in 12 states . One of those winners — The Westphalia Fire Department in Kansas — used their new skills in 2015 to rescue a man who became entrapped in some grain .
Nationwide , a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus , Ohio , is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U . S . and is rated A + by both A . M . Best and Standard & Poor ’ s . The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services , including auto , commercial , homeowners , farm and life insurance ; public and private sector retirement plans , annuities and mutual funds ; banking and mortgages ; pet , motorcycle and boat insurance . For more information , visit www . nationwide . com .
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