The Rural Voice, 2005-03, Page 29and hand -rails are in good shape and
are well lit and install switches at
both ends of the stairs and by all
entrances. Put non -slip surfaces on
walkways and steps where possible.
• Make sure you have easily
operated or maneuvered fence gates,
building doors and animal handling
devices.
• Use properly fitted and easily
accessible personal protection
devices.
• Wear proper work clothes and
footwear.
• You should be aware of over-
the-counter drugs and prescription
medications that might reduce
alertness, decrease the sense of
balance or interfere in some other
way with your ability to carry out
your work.
• Get adequate rest. Eat
nutritiously.
• Take work breaks and always
stop when you are tired.
• Every farmer, young or old,
should know the symptoms of heart
attack and stroke.
• Get regular medical checkups at
Experience can help
offset age defects
least once a year for vision, hearing,
balance and muscular range and
mobility.
• Consult your doctor about how
any physical limitations may affect
safety and health at work.
Since a large percentage of
fatalities are related to tractors, FSA
has particular advice for this piece of
equipment.
• Consider trading in older, less -
safe tractors for newer, safer models,
the group suggests. The safest tractor
is one with an enclosed cab with roll-
over protection. If you keep the older
tractor, retro -fit it with roll-over
protection and a seat belt.
• Ensure all tractor lights, brakes,
shields, tires aro functional and well
maintained. Consider limiting tractor
operation to daylight hours and using
only roads with light traffic.
There are benefits that come with
growing older. Experience and
wisdom come with long years of
farming and can compensate for
some physical limitations. Use
them! 0
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