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A Ly EE af By tii ive ps i wo pn ok SIL ES CEL 16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 24, 1990 Farm Safety Week is July 23-31 Thirty-one fatalities were re- ported to the Farm Safety Asso- ciation last year, up slightly from the 26 reportedin 1988. A recent ten year survey of agricultural fatalities showed that 77 occurred on the road- Farm Safety Week In Canada is July 23-31. The Ontario Farm Safety Association is of accidents on roads and farms in Ontario. Roads are becoming increasingly busy with a dan- gerous mix of fast commuters and slow. moving farm equip- ment. These vehicles have the right sign, and for all motorists to be warned and educated on its meaning. © The SMV sign was designe to warn motorists that a slow moving farm implement up ahead, is travelling at a greatly stressing the need for all farmers to display the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign on all farm machinery. Pictured Is Ruth Poweil, secretary-treasurer of Ontario County Farm Safe- ty Association. For more information on Farm Safety Week, please see story. way and involved farm equip- ment. These statistics are one rea- son this year's theme for Farm Safety Week (July23-31)is Safe Movement of Farm Vehicles on Ontario Roadways. Farm Safety Week spotlights farm machinery, the safe oper- ation, transport, and mainte- nance on the road, and on the farm. Each year lives are lost and serious injuries occur because to use these roadways, and have been involved in accidents with other motor vehicles, which have often resulted in death. The Canada Safety Council is stressing a campaign aimed to reduce fatalities and injuries on the farm where machinery and people are involved. The Ontario Farm Safety As- sociation is stressing the need for all machinery to display the SMV(Slow Moving Vehicle) Another reason to get Invisible Fencing. Want to give ycur dog freedom, and safety too? Then call the number below for free information on Invisible Fencing! 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Workman's Compensation id out $24,776,000 to injured armers in 1989, compared to ~ justover$19,000,000in 1988. Unlike most other indus- tries, farms are both home and workplace, which means the farmer and his family are con- stantly exposed to the dangers of the farm environment. Three out of four farm fatali- ties involve the farmer, spouse, or other family member. The majority of child fatali- - ties(63%) happened in the farm yard, or buildings. The rate for child fatalities is highest in May, July, and August, which account for 50% of the total. a EMMERSON INS RS LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. L9L 189 (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE NATIONAL TRUST A Division of National Victoria and Grey Trustco 2%" 1 Year Annual Interest 12% 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice. Vir Medical records indicate that machinery and farm imple- ments are the number one kill- "er in the farm workplace with tractor involved mishaps ac- counting for 70% of fatalities and injuries. The Safety Ooundi ante the message to get ou injury and death can be prevented through education and aware- ness of potential hazards. To reach its objective, the Council passes along a few safe- ty tips for everyone to follow. Only the licensed and trained should be allowed to drive trac- tors on public roads. For all drivers to obey the traffic laws, and indicate any attempt to stop, slow down, turn, or enter a publicroad. While noise, motion, and ex- citement attract visitors to a farm, farmers are warned to keep children, and visitors away from farm machinery. Rollovers account for about half of fatal tractor accidents on farms. Drivers are warned to watch for surface irregularities and field conditions. Also to en- sure all rollover protective structures are in place and functional. 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