HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-07-28, Page 13DO observe all highway traffic rules when
operating on public roads.
DO equip your tractors with a protective
frame or crush resistant cab.
DO wear safety belts when driving or riding
any farm vehicle.
DO keep Your work areas clean, many farm
workers ore hurt each year due to trips and
falls.
DON'T allow riders on any farm equipment
designed for one operator.
DON'T over load farm wagons or other
equipment.
DON'T allow unskilled operator's on your
farm implements.
DON'T work near noisy farm machines
without protection for your ears.
Give your farm a once-over
A few minutes of practic-
ing farm safety goes a long
way. A simple daily routine
of giving your farm a safety
"once-over" could easily
minimize the possibility of
careless accidents and loss.
Check arid double-check all
areas far possible hazards.
Put safety first on your farm.
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THINK ABOUT SAFETY NOW
& PRACTICE IT ALL YEAR 'ROUND
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HERE IS A LIST OF DO'S AND DON'TS
TO PRACTICE ON YOUR FARM
Farmers
across the count*
are
launched on another
season or
toed Production
As always, they are pressed
tor time to get everything
done that
has to be
done be.fore .another
great harvest. When you work hard at something,
especially semet
e as
opchfur
smaAELpeaosprarazin
eetgh,urtth:
unexpected can happen.
Accidents
sometimes
.Parmers can't afford to
lose time
because of accidents.
Their
production
means too much to their families aiut
to
the hts28rY
world. That
is
why I wheleheartpd.Zy endorse
Perm
'Setrety Week
sponso.red by the
Canada
Safety
Council. Parra
Safet,y Week will be
observed across
Canada -from July 25 to 32. It's
a time tor
rarzners
to reflect
on safety-
habits.
Generally, tarmers have good work
habits,
but 2' belleve it
i important
that theY he
2'01214110d of the risks, some due to carelessness's arid
the
seed to sfork safely -..
52 weeks of
the year. The indivdua/: the
Xaml-/Y and whole community will
benefit. urge alz
farmers
to consider
the message
Protected
1;,y the
Canada Safety
Coupleil durIne Parra
Safety. Week. You can make tarn)
safety' pay off. And if you know
a safer way
of doing t
spDepartmeut
wil. be
p.Zeased to help yoU pass it
on to
others, who
hd_.1.. berleflt.
Zet rs show
the world
that farmers
not
only produce
food
efficient/y
but that they
eau
a/so do it safe/,y, with little cost
due to injury
or 1oss of
tim.
NOT ALL FARM ACCIDENTS HAPPEN ON LARGE MACHINERY.
CHECK. THE FOLLOWING LIST AND TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO
PROTECT EVERYONE ON YOUR FARM.
• Keep all guards acid shields in place when
operating machinery and power tools of any
!Ind.
•Be prepared for emergencies such as fire, flood,
blizzard, windstorm, sudden illness and injury.
Plan and practice ways of evacuting house if fire
strikes.
6 install fire extinguishers in buildings, on motor
vehicles, tractors and self-propelled equipment.
(Dry chemical is generally best; consult dealer.)
• Applying pesticides, wear gloves and
recommended protective clothing and chemical
respirators. Do not smoke.
Keep pesticides in a suitable storage area, in-
accessible to children and animals.
HENSALL
262-3002
ZURICH
236-4393
• Protect small children and others by covering
tank openings, and fencing dangerous areas such
as manure lagoons and farm ponds. Hove flota-
tion aids available at ponds.
• Check electrical wiring, use proper size fuses.
• Wear safety shoes (with steel toe box), especially
for repair and construction jobs, machinery
operations and materials handling,
• Protect your eyes with glasses or goggles with
safety lenses. (CSA Approved).
• Protect your head with an industrial type "hard"
hat or "bump" cap.
• Spare your hands on rough jobs with heavy-duty
gloves. Wear rubber gloves when handling farm
chemicals, petroleum products and other solvents.
Use good hand lotions to prevent chapping,
ActtiC7"
"Where you can trade with confidence"
Hensoll 262-2410
Centralia 228-6661 Kirkton 229-8986
THESE FINE FIRMS ARE
CONCERNED ABOUT FARM SAFETY
BALL-
MACAULAY
81 Wellington St., Hensoll
262-2605
Hyde Brothers
Farm Equipment
eft
e!1LLIS -CHALMERS
Seaforth 527-0910
Clinton 482-3405
Hensoll 262-2418
WE'RE VERY BIC
Olt SERVICE..
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EXETER
019)235-1115
BLYTH
(mcn 523-4244
EFE EXETER FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED
18 yt,,llington St. W, Exeter
235.0743
THE BEST IN FARM MACHINERY
242 MAIN ST NORTH 55E TEA. ONTARIO I5191 235.1380
Your Dealer For
*NEW HOLLAND • BRITISH LEYLAND
• DEUTZ • KONGSKILDE
KNEVERLANDS PLOUGHS
242 Main St. N., Exeter 235-1380
W. G. Thompson
& Sons Ltd.
HENSALL GRANTON
262-2527. 225-2360
Exeter
Ford Equipment
Hwy, 83, Exeter
235-2200
Exeter District
Co-Operative
MITCHELL
348.8433
• A
N'. T. Monteith Ltd.
DRAIN TILE COMPANY LIMITED
A1VEWAY
....N111ER AND SUILDINEi SUPPLIES
rieL _40 Ni G S 111C1 IL ID le
`We wont you to farm safely everyday'
Hwy,. 83 E., Exeter 235,0840
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Your International
Harvester Dealer
. Main St, S,, Exeter
2;35.2121 exEtcR
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5.1422
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262.2924