The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today issued reminders on generator safety in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and resulting power outages. Portable generators come to the aid of businesses, residences, fire and rescue, medical facilities and other locations, providing light, heat and refrigeration, as well as electricity for life-saving devices. While generators are critical pieces of equipment for storm recovery, consumers should keep several tips in mind for their safe and reliable operation.

The ATV Safety Institute hosted its first-ever Autumn ATV Safety Week event yesterday near Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, giving national media outlets the opportunity to experience the nationally recognized, hands-on ATV RiderCourseSM and speak with key staff members.

Chain saws are a necessary tool for the rural lifestyle, but can be 5 times more dangerous than driving a race car, experts say.

Educating customers about safe operation is a critical dealer responsibility and failing to heed those responsibilities could put dealers — and customers — in jeopardy.

Each year, since 1944, the third week in September has been recognized as National Farm Safety& Health Week.

Kubota Tractor Corporation is encouraging all tractor and equipment users to renew their focus on safety and hang up their "tractor distractors" - cell phones and other tech tools - to stay focused and safe in observance of the National Safety Council's National Safe Driving Week, June 24-30, 2012.

The snow blowers are still parked for most of us who work at Rural Lifestyle Dealer's suburban Milwaukee office, but that's not true for everyone.

Get ready: the fall harvest season is nearly upon us. The so-called lazy days of summer will undoubtedly give way to a very busy harvest for farmers across the county, increasing the likelihood for fatigue and risk of injury for tractor operators logging extra hours in the fields. That is why Kubota Tractor Corporation, in observance of the National Education Center for Agriculture Safety's National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 18-24, 2011, is reminding all tractor and equipment users to brush up on ten critical safety reminders -- Kubota's Ten Commandments to Tractor Safety-- before harvest season officially gets underway.

12 safety tips to share with customers.

Encourage your team to use this checklist to ensure they cover critical safety topics with customers.