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Tim.s•Advocate, July 22, 1981
HERE IS A LIST OF DO'S AND DON'TS
TO PRACTICE ON YOUR FARM
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.
JULY25 to 3
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 Toss.
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 n.dii.,e y anc: 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.
• Weor safety shoes (with steel toe box), especially
for repair and construction jobs, machinery
operations and materiels handling.
• Protect your eyes with glasses or goggles with
safety lenses. (CSA Approved). '
• Protect your head with on industrial type "herd"
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 chopping.
THINK ABOUT SAFETY NOW
& PRACTICE IT ALL YEAR 'ROUND
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By practicing farm safety
you can save yourself possi-
ble Toss ...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.
BE SAFE EVERYDAY
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THESE FINE FIRMS ARE
CONCERNED ABOUT FARM SAFETY
Hensall District
Co-operative Ltd.
BRUCEFIELD ZURICH
482-9823 236-4393
IF IT ISN'T SAFE DON'T DO IT
Hensall 262-2410
Centralia 228-6661
Kirkton 229-8986
11111trr
VERSAMIE,*
HYDE BROTHERS
FARM EQUIPMENT
81 Wellington St. Hensall
262-2605
iliomecare
BALL-
MACAU LAY
Seaforth 527-0910
Clinton 482-3405
Hensall 262-2418
MF
AGRI
BUILDERS
Min St. S.
EXETER
235-2120
After Hours
345-2284
Algoma Tire
(Exeter) Ltd.
246 Main St. N.
Exeter
235-0330
"Your Massey -Ferguson Dealer"
SHERWOOD
(EXETER) LTD.
18 Wellington St. W., Exeter
235-0743
VG0acZo,
ABATTOIR end
MEAT MARKET
NWT 83 - 31/2 MILES EAST Of EXETER
MORE 235-1123
Bev Morgan
Insurance
Agency,Ltd.
238 Main St., Exeter
235-2544
Rd*
Tractors
Eguipnu.nt
Exeter
Ford Equipment
Hwy. 83, Exeter
235-2200
Exeter District
Co -Operative
221 Brock St., Exeter
235-2081
Centralia
Farmers
Supply Ltd.
Centralia
228-6638
1N
N. T. Monteith Ltd.
Your International
Harvester Dealer
Main St. S., Exeter
235-2121
rileONGSKILDE
'We want you to farm safely everyday'
Hwy. 83 E., Exeter 235-0840
lots of Free Parking
EXETER 235-1422
DRAIN TILE COMPANY LIMITED
P.O. Box 970, Exeter
235-0870
111
INTWANAT10NAL NAIVISTEN
CANADA
V.L. BECKER and SONS
Dashwood Ont, Phone 237.2242
"49 years of Sales and Service"
Hensall
Livestoc k
Sales Ltd.
110 Mill St.
Hensall
262-2831