Question 1

When is National Farm Safety and Health Week 2026?

Accepted Answer

National Farm Safety and Health Week runs September 21 to 25, 2026, with the theme “Safety Today, Success Tomorrow.” NECAS coordinates the week and hosts free daily webinars. Topics include equipment and rural roadway safety, health and wellness, generations of farming, confined spaces, and cancer prevention.

Question 2

What is the leading cause of death on farms?

Accepted Answer

Tractor overturns are the leading cause of fatal farm injuries, and NIOSH identifies a rollover protective structure used with a seat belt as the most effective prevention. Agriculture as a sector carries the highest fatal work injury rate of any U.S. industry.

Question 3

How fast can grain entrapment happen?

Accepted Answer

Flowing grain can pull a worker under in seconds. Rescue becomes extremely difficult once a person is buried above the waist. Never enter a bin while unloading equipment is running. Always lock out power first, and use a harness and lifeline with an observer stationed outside the bin.

Question 4

Why would a farm injury require a helicopter?

Accepted Answer

Farm work happens far from hospitals, and severe trauma benefits from rapid access to a trauma center. When 911 dispatchers determine air medical transport is appropriate, they handle the request and coordinate the response with first responders on scene. Dispatch always sends the closest first-available resource. Families do not arrange any part of it.

Question 5

Does a PHI Cares Membership help after a farm accident?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If a medically necessary emergency transport is performed by PHI Air Medical or a cooperative partner, members have $0 out-of-pocket responsibility according to membership terms. After a transport, members should contact the PHI Cares Membership Department so we can coordinate directly with the insurance provider.

Question 6

Who can enroll in PHI Cares?

Accepted Answer

Most households in a PHI Cares service area can enroll, and one plan includes your spouse, dependents at your address, and up to 3 additional people at the same address. Federal law does not permit Medicaid participants to enroll in air medical membership programs. See the PHI Cares FAQ page for details and current eligibility information.

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