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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-08-11, Page 16Page 16 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, August 11, 2004 FARM SAFETY WEEK FIRST AID CAN SAVE LIVES ON THE FARM It is critical for all farmers, employees and family members to be trained in first aid and emergency scene management. This is particularly important in rural areas where there tends to be a longer wait for professional medical help to arrive. First aid is defined as the emergency help given to an injured person using readily available materials. Emergency scene management is the sequence of actions that should be followed at the scene of an emergency to ensure that safe and appropriate first aid is given. Farming is one of Canada's most hazardous occupations, and the fact that the farm combines a family home with an industrial work site underscores an increased threat to children and seniors. This makes the need for first aid training exceptionally important for everyone involved with farming. While not every farm hazard can be removed from the farm, the risks can be controlled. Prevention is the key to maintaining farm safety and good family health. However, accidents can happen at anytime. Have a list of emergency telephone numbers beside every telephone and place first aid kits in strategic locations in your house and on your farm. This will save invaluable time during an emergency. Mowing Many people are injured by stones, bits of wire, and other projectiles thrown out of the discharge chute of a lawn mower. The blade is revolv- ing at nearly 200 miles per hour. To prevent most accidents, spend a few minutes inspecting the lawn to pick up loose objects before starting to mow. Turn off the motor, disconnect the spark plugs, and wait a few seconds for the blade to stop turning before servicing the mower or reaching under the mower for any reason. Thousands of people take a short cut to the emergency room every year after working on lawn mowers. Machinery pull -in injuries usually occur when someone tries to remove plant material or other obstacles which have become stuck in feed rolls or other machinery parts. Once the material is freed, it can pull a person into the machine faster than they can react. Always shut off power before attempting to clear plugged equipment. THE FARM SAFETY CHECKLIST Welcome to your very own farm safety checklist! How does safety rate on your farm? To find out, simply read through the following checklist and answer the questions or statements by checking either yes or no. Encourage the whole family to participate! Personal Safety and Health 1.1 have a complete medical checkup every year. Yes No 2.Each adult in my family has a written will and each will is reviewed every three years. Yes No 3. I have a hearing test every few years. Yes No 4.Everyone wears apparel that provides protection against the elements. Yes No First AID/ Emergency 5.AII adults in my family have been trained in first aid and CPR. Yes No 6.AII my family members know how to use emergency phone numbers. Yes No 7.We have first aid kits and fire extinguishers in the following locations: Home Yes No Tractors Yes No Workshop Yes No Barn Yes No Vehicles Yes No Combines Yes No 8.Emergency phone numbers and land descriptions are posted by all phones. Yes No Farm Machinery 9.1 always observe the "NO RIDERS" rule on all my farm machinery. Yes No 10.Ali shields and guards are in place. Yes No 11.The SMV sign is in place and is readable.Yes No 12.1 always shut off the power before adjusting or servicing machinery. Yes No 13.The tires are inspected regularly and properly inflated. Yes No 14.The keys are removed from the farm machinery when not in use. Yes No 15.Before operating, I walk around the machines to make a visual check of the equipment and make sure bystanders and e:rili, objects are at a safe distance away. Yes No 16.1 always check the clearances from overhead power lines when towing high or wide loads. Yes No Animal Handling and Corrals 17.AII corrals, gates, and fences are in good condition, without protrusions. Yes No 18.Fence-mending tools and post pounders in good repair and stored properly. Yes No 19.1 use special care in handling animals with newborns. Yes No 20.1 make animals aware of my approach so I do not frighten them. Yes No Farm Yards 21.1 have a safe, fenced play area for my children. Yes No 22.The yard is well lit for security and night work. Yes No 23.OId wells are properly covered. Yes No 24.My workshop is clean and tidy. Yes No 25.Silos and grain bins are secured against entry by children. Yes No These messages are brought to you by the community minded businesses below FARMS LTD. CALL PETE ROWNTREE (519) 233-3218 Glavin Barn & Commercial Painting FARMERS Repaint your faded coloured steel Call Jim Glavin 1-800-465-4725 (519) 228-6247 RR1 Crediton, Ont. 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