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THINK ABOUT SAFETY NOW
& PRACTICE IT ALL YEAR 'ROUND
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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 yed'r due to trips and
falls.
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 Alt 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 ony
kind
• Be prepared for emergencies such as fire, flood,
blizzard. windstorm, sudden illness and mlury.
Plon and practice woys of evacutmg house if fire
strikes
• Instoll fire extinguishers in buildings, on motor
vehicles. tractors and self-propelled equipment
Dry chemical is generally best; consult dealer I
• Applying pesticides. weor gloves and
recommended protective clothing and chemical
respnotors Do not smoke
• Keep pesticides ,n o suitable storage area. in-
accessible to children and animals.
• Protect small children and others by covering
tank openings, and fencing dangerous oreas such
as manure lagoons and farm ponds. Hove flota-
tion aids available of ponds.
• Check electrical wiring, use proper size fuses.
• Weor safety saCrovaiesteel toe box), especially
for repair and construction lobs, machinery
operations and materiols handling
• Protect your eyes with glasses or goggles with
sofety lenses. (CSA Approved).
• Protect your bead with on industrial type "hard-
hat or 'bump- cop.
• Spore your hands on rough lobs with heavy-duty
gloves. Wear rubber gloves when handling form
chemicals, petroleum products and other solvents.
Use good hand lotions to prevent chopping.
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Everyone Benefits...
By practicing farm safety
you can save yourself possi-
ble 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 sateguard hazards.
BE SAFE EVERYDAY
THESE FINE FIRMS ARE
CONCERNED ABOUT FARM SAFETY
Hensall District
Co-operative Ltd.
IF IT ISN'T SAFE DON'T DO IT
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Hyde Brothers
Farm Equipment
HEALL BRUCEFIEID ZURICH
262-3002 482.9823 236-4393
Hensall 262-2410
Centralia 228-6661
Kirkton 229-8986
81 Wellington St., Hensall
262-2605
BUILDING CENTRE
BALL-
MACAU LAY
Seaforth 527-0910
Clinton 482-3405
Hensall 262-2418
BUTLER,
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MF AGRI BUILDERS
RR 2, Staffa
Ontario, NOK 1Y0
Phone 345-2611
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Your MasseyFeiguson Dealer"
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18 Weilington St. W., Exeter
235-0743
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EXETER FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED
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Tractors
Equipment
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• DEUTZ • KONGSKILDE
• KNEVERLANDS PLOUGHS
WILL -RICH CULTIVATORS &PLOUGHS
242 Main St. N., Exeter - 235-1380
W. G. Thompson
& Sons Ltd.
HENSALL GRANTON
262-2527 225-2360
MITCHELL
348-8433
Exeter
Ford Equipment
Hwy. 83, Exeter
235-2200
Exeter District
Co -Operative
221 -Brock St., Exeter
235-2081
N. T. Monteith Ltd.
Your International
Harvester Dealer
Main St. S., Exeter
235-2121
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'We want you to farm safely everyday
Hwy. 83 E., Exeter 235-0840
EXETER
235.1422
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P.O. Box 970, Exeter
235-0870
LUMBER AND BUILDtNO SUPPLIES
227 Main St., Exeter
235-1582