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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1997-03-19, Page 70Page18A=Farm Progrs °91 he Farm Safety Association. is .currently developing a New Farre Worker 'Program with funding provided. by the Ontario e Ministry of Agriculture; Food. .andRural Affairs. The. program will have a .number of .compo- nents including a new farm worker handbook,. anemploy- er's'guide and teaching package as well as videos and resource material which can be used in. safety training. New workers on the farm, . whatever their age, may not be ' aware of specific jqb hazards or may be operating machinery different from whatthey are used. to. These types of situa- tions oftenlead, to accidents,. injury and even. death. Making new workers aware of the haz- ards and giving 'them adequate,, job' instructionwill: prevent needtesstragedy from: occurring on our farms. ' Listed beiow are some tips - for training new workers. Worker Training Tips Before any worker takes on a new job, the employer should assess the individual's skills, for performing the required tsks, Adequateemployee training is the key to safe, efficient job per- •forrnance. Following are .basics that should be considered when training' new workers: ' 1. Explain howand why a par- ticular job is being performed. 2: Personally demonstrate the correct way of doing the work . 3. Point out any 'hazarrds associ- ated with 'the' job, 4. Before. leaving new workers on their own, make sure they can demonstrate their ability to perform the work in the correct progr. being developed manner. Don't leave 'workersunable or unwilling tQ perform 'until they are confident they the work properly after a`rea- will: carry out the required tasks sonable period of tune,it may as instructed. be necessary to switch themto a 5. Make frequent checks on. .new different job, or let them ga. workers. In Most situations, pos- 6. Allemployeesshould be itive reinforcement is consider: instructed in proper lifting tech ably more effective than harsh piques. Improper lifting is a .,'instructed. in how to deal with crl.ticism. If the• employee xs mayor cause of accidents. • emergencies such as fire or situ 7, Employess should be made ations requiring first aid. l o" Esikt. • •LONDON :TORONTO+: . aol' BaYAN'.S' .::' ' HNY. 8 '403- ' '+- .JFIAMtLTON NIAGA. RA+ FARM•`& INDUSTR1A4 SUPPLY• ' R.R. #2 Hwy #6, Puslinlch, Fax,(519)837-0307: aware :of specific hazards, and encouraged to report unsafe conditions or equipment. Timely reaction to problems can save money and: reduce accident potential. S. Employees :should . be F f � � .. • est risk of injury on the farm arm sa etyfacts (Source: Canadian Agricultural Injury It' is estimated that every year in Canada: There are 130 farm -related deaths • .1,200 people are hospitalized from farm -related .injrtries Farmers, employees and their families are. •50;000 people, sustain farm -related injuries ;'. reminded to take the steps necessary to improve requiring them to either seek medical attention or health and safety on, the farm.. Some recommend - to take a day away from normal work activities • .ed precautions: include: •Of allagriculture-related injuries, 65. per cent of •an annual` check-up (physical exam) Surveillance Program (CAISP) Estimates, AAFC and CCASRH). Prevention is key to farmfamily health fatal injuries and 50' per cent of injuries :requiring hospitalization _are related to the use of agricul- tural machinery ' •The very young and the elderly are at the great- •proper rest and relaxation. %a hearing test (every 3 -S years) •an eye exam (every 3 years) •stretching and walking programs HILL &HILL FARMS LTD. For Your 1997 Planting 'Needs' SEED: CORN, Ciba. Seeds . MAX 96 2975 H.0 :MAX.23 2975 H:v; . . MAX357 ;287511: U MAX 86m- 2850. H. u G4064` - 2700 H.U; 'SEED SOYBEANS Secan OAC Brussels. QAC Bayfield, First' Line.,- Beck ` 2700 H.U. •- AC Bravor . 2750 H.U. - OAC Eketer '2800 H.U. . Becord 2850 H:U:�: Spitfire - 2950-H.U. 2700 H:U. ' 2725 H.U. II Pete or Mike at z"i`s , ne�b�rQuality Is Not enAive, It's Pricele§s.► ASHFIELD • . SMALL ENGINES we offer... Quality workmanship .Dependable service Trusted experience . For complete small engine repairs call MAURICE MtLTENBURG: 529-7021, --- -- aft— _�Elm or'. TRUCKI:N:G..• • . GODE'RICH, ONT. Specializing in Bulk Commodity Delivery R.R. #6,. GODERICH;'OntartO.N7A. 3Y3 OFFICE:' (5,19) 524-2346 FAX; (519). 524-5205 Aggregated. Materials, Topsoil Trucks For Hire seele� e a�wnitl FORMERLY COT►RILL PAYING & MATERIALS "SERVING' KINCARDINE SINCE 19271 •ASMPALT PAVING • WASHED" SAND & GRAVEL: •BRICKSAND& DRAINAGE STONE .LIMESTONE PRODUCTS •SEWER & WATERMAIN *PULVERIZING *MILLING 395-3600 R.R. N4 KINCARDiNE-FAX (519)3954284