HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-07-27, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1988.
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THINK ABOUT SAFETY NOW & PRACTICE IT ALL YEAR ’ROUND
Give your farm
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
a once-over
minimize the possibility of
careless accidents and loss.
Check and double-check all
areas for possible hazards.
Put safety first on your farm.
NOT ALL FARM ACCIDENTS HAPPEN ON LARGE MACHINERY.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING LIST AND TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO
PROTECT EVERYONE ON YOUR 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 ponds.
• Check electrical wiring, use proper size fuses.
• Wear safety shoes (with steel toe box), especially
for repair and construction |obs, machinery
operations bnd 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 (obs with heavy-duty
gloves. Wear rubber gloves when handling farm
chemicals, petroleum products and other solvents.
Use good hand lotions to prevent chapping.
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..
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.EVERYDAY
EVERYONE BENEFITS
By practicing farm safety you can save yourself possible loss ... even
tragedy. Make safety your first order of business each and every day.
Know the rules of farm safety and make sure your family and hands
know them. Be alert to any "danger areas" and check them regularly.
Do all you can to safeguard hazards.
THESE FINE FIRMS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT FARM SAFETY
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BRUSSELS
HURON
FEEDING
SYSTEMS
887-6289
CARDIFF & MULVEY
REALESTATE & INSURANCE LTD,
BROKER
Brussels 887-6100
RADFORD AUTO 1
Brussels
887-9661
Blvth
523-9681
Radford’s Farm
Equipment
Londesboro 523-4519
McGAVIN FARM
EQUIPMENT LTD.
527-0245 WALTON 887-6365
YOUR SHORT-LINE DEALER
OLDFIELD
PRO HARDWARE
p3Hd Rad'°
Radio Shaek
Shack 887-6851
hardware
BRUSSELS
Howard
Bernard
Limited Fuels
Brussels - 887-6377523-4241
527-0245 WALTON _ 887-6365
Division of Gerbro (1987) Inc.
BLYTH
Ralston Purina
Howson &
Howson
WALTON, ONTARIO N0K120
TEL.: (519)527-1540
(519) 887-9261
Brussels
Stockyards
Ltd.
BRUSSELS 887-6461
Agromart Ltd.
BRUSSELS 887-6273
fftarterfeeds @
AITLAND
ALLEY
INSURANCE
BROKERS LTD.
MONKTON 347-2241
BRUSSELS 887-6663
STRATFORD 271-1522