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McGavin
Farm Equipment Ltd.
"Celebrating over 70 years in Business"
We can help you with ROPS
(Roll Over Protection
Structures)
Walton
519-887-6365 OR 1-877-887-6365
Farm Safety Means Farm Safely
McKILLOP
MUTUAL
INSURANCE
COMPANY
• FARM • URBAN
• AUTO • COMMERCIAL
Serving you since 1876
91 Main St. S., Seaforth
519-527-0400 1-800-463-9204
Fax: 519-527-2777
www.mckillopmutual.com
RADAR
AUTO PARTS
“You will find it at CARQUEST”
235 TURNBERRY ST., BRUSSELS
519-887-9661
HIGHWAY 8 WEST,
MITCHELL
519-348-8485
and
20 KING ST.,
CLINTON
519-482-3445
Remember:
Farm safety is everyone’s business
Brussels Fire
Department
Bull attacks account for 42%
of livestock-related fatalities.
Most bull attacks happen in
stockyards or open fields - not
in barns
Call 9-1-1
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
This year’s theme:
PLAN.FARM.SAFETY.
March 11-17, 2012
FEED STORES
DUNGANNON 519-529-7951
1-800-665-5675
WALTON 519-887-6023
COUNTRY STORE
WALTON 519-887-8429
Howson &
Howson Ltd.
• Seeds • Fertilizer
• Crop Protection Products
• Custom Application
Crop Inputs Elevators . . . . . . . . . . 519-523-9624
Toll Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-663-3653
Flour Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519-523-4241
Play it safe around farm equipment
“Plan • Farm • Safety” is the theme of the three-year Canadian
Agricultural Safety campaign which began in 2010. The 2010
campaign promoted "Plan", with safety walkabouts and an emphasis
on planning for safety. In 2011, the focus was on "Farm", with
highlights on implementation, documentation and training. This
year's campaign on "Safety" will launch during Canadian Agricultural
Safety Week (CASW), March 11 to 17. The focus is on the
assessment, improvement and further development of safety
systems.
A farm safety plan is an important part of an overall business plan.
The Plan • Farm • Safety campaign has worked with producers and
workers as they go through the necessary steps to develop,
implement and assess a practical farm safety plan for their own
unique operation.
On average, at least 1,500 people are hospitalized and 115 are
killed in farm-related incidents in Canada each year, according to the
Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program. In 2006,
Statistics Canada notes that almost 14,000 Canadian farms
reported one or more medically treated or lost-time injuries. The
Census of Agriculture 2001 shows the most frequent causes of farm-
related injuries include unsafe use of equipment or material-handling
practices, followed by fatigue, trying to save time and
miscommunication between workers. Make a difference, become a
member of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is delivered by the
Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and the Canadian
Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) through the generous support
of Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(AAFC).
“Everyone has a role to play ensuring there are viable solutions for
keeping safe on the farm,” explains Ron Bonnett, CFA President.
“Statistics show us that about 85 per cent of farm related incidents are
due to human error. This also means farmers can avoid many of these
incidents and injuries. Our hope is that during Canadian Agricultural
Safety Week, we can provide farmers with practical tools to implement
safer work practices.”
To help get started, a variety of farm safety plan resources, tips and
teaching kits are available at www.planfarmsafety.ca.
• Farm • Residential
• Commercial • Automobile
1091 Centre St., Wroxeter
www.howickmutual.com
519-335-3561
1-800-265-3033
Your full-service John Deere Source
for Parts, Sales & Service
BLYTH
519-523-4244 800-265-9002
www.hurontractor.com
• Agricultural Equipment • Utility Vehicles
• Skid Steers • Sprayers • Pressure Washers
• Lawn & Garden Equipment
ELLIOTT NIXON
INSURANCE
BROKERS INC.
5 Generations Since 1910
Blyth 519-523-4481
A member of the Huron Insurance
managers group
Proudly serving all your water needs
for 40 years.
DALE PUMP
& FARM SERVICE LTD.
For all your water needs call
519-482-3274
24/7 Pager Service
269 Ontario St.,
(Hwy. 8 East) Clinton
M.G.M.
Townsend Tire
1 1/4 miles east of
Londesboro
519-523-4742
Serving the area since 1995
J.L. McCUTCHEON
MOTORS LTD.
Tel: 519-887-6856
Toll Free: 1-888-351-9193
USED CARS, TRUCKS,
SUVs & VANS
Sales & Service
625 Turnberry Street
BRUSSELS, ON
www.mccutcheonmotors.ca
Safe, Dependable Trucking Service
• Livestock • Bulk
Brussels, Ontario
519-887-6122
1-800-667-8399
519-482-3752 Hwy. 4 • SOUTH OF CLINTON
HURON
TIRE & AUTO
■ CAR/TRUCK MECHANICAL SERVICES
■ MULTI-BRAND TIRE DEALER
■ ON-THE-FARM SERVICE
■ 2 AND 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
• General Insurance • Investments • Life •
P.O. Box 69,
Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0
DOUG SHOLDICE, C.A.I.B., A.I.I.C.
Office: 519-887-6100 Res.: 519-887-9820
Fax: 519-887-6109 E-mail: dsholdice@himginsurance.com
Some important practices include:
• Keep aisles, walkways and work
surfaces clear of clutter and debris.
• Wear non-slip footwear that is
appropriate for the work being done.
• Clean up oil spills and other slippery
materials immediately.
Grey Fire
Department
Call 9-1-1
Practice Farm Safety
2012