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.
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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
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� � .. • 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
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