HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-07-16, Page 16Give 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 and double-Check all
areas for possible hazards.
Put safety first on your farm. safety and make sure your
family and hands know
them.. Be alert ,to any
".clanger areas" and check
them regularly. Do all you
'can to safeguard hazards.
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JULY 25 to 31
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
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DO 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 are 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.
NOT ALL FARM ACCIDENTS HAPPEN ON LARGE MACHINERY.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING LIST AND TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO
PROTECT EVERYONE ON YOUR FARM.
By pratticing' farm safety,
ydu can save yourself possi-
ble loss...even tragedy.
Make safety your first order
of business' each and every
day. Know the rules of farm
• Keep all guards and shields in place when
operating machinery and power tools of any
kind.
• Be prepared for emergencies such as fire, flood,
blizzard, windstorm, sudden illness and injury.
Plan and practice ways of evacuting house if fire
strikes.
• 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.
• Protect small children and others by covering
tank openings, and fencing dangerous areas such
as manure lagoons and farm ponds. Have flota-
tion aids available at poncli.
• 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.
BE SAFE EVERYDAY
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THESE FINE FIRMS ARE
CONCERNED ABOUT FARM SAFETY
IF IT ISN'T SAFE DON'T DO IT
Hensall 262-2410
Centralia 228-6661
Kirkton 229-8986
Hensall District
Co-operative Ltd.
HENSALL BRUCEFIELD ZURICH
262-3002 482-9823 236-4393
ALLIS-CHALMERS
Hyde Brothers
Farm Equipment
81 Wellington St., Hensall
262-2605
BALL-
MACA ULAY
Seaforth 527-0910
Clinton 482-3405
Hensall 262-2418
MF AGRI BUILDERS
235-2120
AFTER HOURS 345-2284
246 Main St. N.
Exeter
235-0330
W. G. Thompson
& Sons Ltd.
Tractors
Equipment
"Your Massey-Ferguson Dealer"
SHERWOOD
(EXETER) LTD.
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THE REST IN f giqp. mA(PINEPY
242 MAIN ST. NORTH EXETER, ONTARIO 1519) 235.1300
Your Dealer For
•NEW HOLLAND • BRITISH LEYLAND
• DEUTZ • KONGSKILD,E
• KNEVERLANDS PLOUGHS
Exeter District
Co-Operative
Centralia
Farmers
Supply Ltd.
EXETER FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED
221 Brock St., Exeter
235-2Q81
18 Wellington St. W., Exeter
235-0743
WILL-RICH CULTIVATORS & PLOUGHS
242 Main St. N., Exeter
235-1380
HENSALL GRANTON
262-2527 225-2360
MITCHELL
348-8433
Centralia
228-6638
N. T. Monteith Ltd.
Main St, S., Exeter
235-2121
Your International
Harvester Dealer
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LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
Hensall
Livestock
Sales Ltd.
110 Mill St.
Flensall
262-2831
LriejONGSKILDIE
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We want you to farm safely everyday'
Hwy 83 E., Exeter 235-0840
EXETER 235-1422
DRAIN TILE COMPANY LIMITED
P.O. Box 970, Exeter
235-0870
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