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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-7-13, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, July 13, 1994 FARM IIPDATF. Farm Safety Week Bob Becker Becker Farm Equipment "PTO's are always a problem. They are usually the most common accidents. However, I am also concerned about the safety of children on the farm. Those are my two major areas of concern." John Rudderham Huron Tractor "Specifically I am concerned with combine safety shields. it is important for operators and owners to be certain they are in place before they run the machine." Terry Caldwell Hyde Brothers Fa Equipment "One of the things at concerns me is th t machinery is shut ff before it is worke on. Guys leave the ctor running when they jump down to fix something and an accident happens." Bob Ulch Russeldale Farm Supply "Always hook to the drawbar. if you are towing something behind the tractor, and you hook too high you could end up underneath it." Jamie Hackett Hensel) Coop "Overloading equipment,. such as wagons are always a problem. Wagons are brought in that are overloaded with grain, they are past the proper carrying capacity. When that happens brake won't work right and accidents can happen." Tractors - number one killers Taking some general precautions may help save the lives of many EXETER - Young people or "green" employees should receive special training before being al- lowed to operate a tractor on their own. They must ow how to use the controls and abe able to recognize and avoid hazards. Show trainees how the tractor works, and insist that they read and understand the owners' manual. Let them help you prepare the trac- tor for work. Try to point out spe- cial hazards on your farm. Supervise new operators until they are competent and safety con- scious. If you need.help with trac- tor safety training contact your farm equipment dealer, or the Farm Safety Association. Tractors are the numher one kill- er in the farm workplace. Ap- proximately 40 percent of all farm fatalities in Ontario can he directly or indirectly linked to tractor use. It"is important to realize that a tractor is just an inanimate source of power. A machine can only cause injury or death when that power is manipulated by a human operator. it follows that safe trac- tor use is a function of operator knowledge and skill. Regardless of the hazard, most t?actor accidents can be attributed to operator error. Every tractor user should be thoroughly familiar with the particular machine they Keep all aisles and passageways clear on farm EXETER - Slips and Falls account for a significant percentage of ac- cidents occurring in the farm work- place. Some of these incidents even result in fatalities, says the -Farm • -Safety Association. Good housekeeping practises can pose a challenge to the farm manag- er. However, keeping things neat and tidy contributes to the opera- tional efficiency, and prevents pain and suffering. Think about the following points next time you go to the barn or walk around the farm workplace. There may be need for a general clean-up. •Arc buildings free, of accumula- tions of trash and other objects that could start fire or feed a fire, cause falls, or generally get in your way? •Arc stairs and ladders in good condition, with hand rails in place? Are they clear of objects or slippery suhstanccs? •Havc damaged flexor boards and concrete defects beerftepaired? • Arc passageways clear of tools, buckets, -slippery suhstanccs, or anything that could cause falls? • Is building and yard lighting ad- equate? •Is electrical wiring checked and verified as sound. Are repairs made promptly? •Arc materials and supplies stored so that they will not fall on someone or collapse if a worker climbs on them? The Farm Safcty Association has developed a series of inspection checklists for workplace hazard as- sessment. This material can be very helpful for conducting clean-up programs, educating workers and family members, and establishing safcty policy guidelines for your farm workplace. Watch for active PTO shafts The PTO shaft on Toonders' baler is a highly dangerous piece of equipment if not properly shielded. Here Janis Toonders shows her daughters Jessica and Jillian to be wary of them. Compost vs. conventional fertilizer SAINTE-FOY, QIJEBi:C - What works hest - marine waste, house- hold waste or conventional fertiliz- ers? That's the question researchers at Agriculture and Agri -Food Cana- da arc trying to answer by testing 30 different types of composts. The field trials, being conducted at the Centrc d'agriculture hiologique in La Pocatierc, will measure the ef- fectiveness of the various composts compared to contemporary fertiliz- ers currently in use. are working with. Approximately 40 percent of all farm fatalities in Ontario can be. directly or indirectly' linked to tractor use. Skill in tractor operation can only be 'developed through countless hours behind the wheel. However, familiarity can lead to carelessness, and a seasoned operator may push too hard to beat the weather or the clock. Human factors commonly im- plicated in tractor accidents include illness, poor vision, slowed re- flexes, alcohol, age, inexperience, psychological distress, ignorance of safety rules, and unwillingness to follow recommended procedures. Information contained in the trac- tors owner's manuals outline rou- tine maintenance procedures and detail safe operating procedures for each machine. Review this information period- ically and and keep manuals with machines for easy reference. Farm safety test Basic safety rules and practices are the first step toward a safe farm workplace You can test your awareness of potential dangers on the farm by tak- ing the following quiz. See how well you family and friends dd. Only a perfect score is acceptable. 1. You should never attempt to start an engine by shorting across starter terminals. 2. The operator of a tractor equipped with a rigid ROPS (rollover protection structure) or ROPS cab should always wear a seat belt. 3. You can avoid injury when pulling a orn stalk at least two -feet long from plugged stalk rolls if you release the stalk as soon as it be- gins to get pulled in. 4. Do not permit children to ride with you while you are operating a tractor. 5. The best way to quickly check the tractor and implement hydraul, is system for leaks is to quickly run your hand over the lines, fittings and components. *************************************************** Answers I. True 2. True 3. False 4. True A5. 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