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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-07-23, Page 32P4g. 16A Times -Advocate, July 23, 1906 1 (ALmAR) - /- . -TO PRACTICE -ON YOUR FARM Civ your 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 DON'T allow riders on any farm equipment designed for one operator. DON'T over Toad 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 Qbserve all highway traffic rules when operating on public roaals. 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. A ove 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 UST 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 evocuting 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 form ponds. Hove 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 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" hot 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. Is Every Week THINK ABOUT SAFETY NOW& PRACTICE IT ALL YEAR 'ROUND • Everyone Benefits... By practicing farm safety you can save yourself possi- ble doss ...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. 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Hensall 262-3002 Zurich 236-4393 Seaforth 527-0770 Brucefield 482-9823 in‘rmi DEu�rz ALLIS VERS6t11LE HYDE BROTHERS FARM EQUIPMENT 81 Wellington St. Hensall 262-2605 FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. Sales and Service since 1932 ■ Exeter, Sales & Service 235-2121 Dashwood, Sales - 237-3673 Service - 237-3242 7 Minton Community CREDIT UNION 70 Ontario St. Clinton 482-3466 374 Main St. Exeter 235-0640 GRAIfl SYSTEMS LTD. 263 Main St. N., P:O. Box 550, Exeter, (519) 235-1919 Groin Bins • Feed Tanks • Dryers • Augers • Elevators • Aeration Floors & Fans 238 Main St., Exeter 235-2544 DIVISION OF GERBRO INC. Head offihe HENSAtL: (519) 262-2410 Telex: 064-7251 CENTRALIA KIRKTON • WALTON (519)228.6661 (519)229.8986 (519)527-1540 (519)887.9261 end (NEAT 1111AR11ET IWY 13 - 31 MILES EAST IMF EXETER P90111 23S-1123 - Hodge Electric . Ltd.' Business Built On Service Industrial, Commercial, Residential Victoria St.. Centralia, Ont. 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