Farm Safety and Health Week…Not Just for Farmers Anymore
One of the most hazardous industries in the United States is agriculture. As a result, many injuries and illnesses occur to farmers and ranchers almost everyday across the nation. Farmers and ranchers, and the general public are injured when agricultural machinery is involved in roadway incidents. To increase the awareness of the limitations of agricultural machinery in traveling speed and maneuverability the National Safety Council will observe the National Farm Safety and Health Week focusing on this issue from September 15th to the 21st. The theme for this year is: "Farm Safety and Health Week…Not Just for Farmers Anymore." Farm safety information is available at the National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org) or the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety at 1-888-844-6322.
The National Safety Council's National Farm Safety and Health Week focus' on roadway use with the theme: "Farm Safety and Health Week…Not Just for Farmers Anymore." Farmers and ranchers need to remember that rural roadways are used by everyone and should be shared accordingly. Having all reflectors, Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblems, and lights clean and in good working condition is absolutely necessary to be seen on our country's roadways. Remember, not everyone knows you are there. Farm safety information is available at the National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org) or the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety at 1-888-844-6322.
The National Safety Council's National Farm Safety and Health Week focus' on roadway safety with the theme: "Farm Safety and Health Week…Not Just for Farmers Anymore." Agricultural work does not always occur during ideal conditions and visibility can be a problem. The limitations on your equipment for speed and maneuverability can result in a crash with other vehicles if your farm machinery cannot be seen and identified from a distance. To maximize visibility to others using the road, use red amber reflectors to the rear and sides, respectively, of farm machines. Remember, not everyone knows you are there. Farm safety information is available at the National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org) or the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety at 1-888-844-6322.
The National Safety Council's National Farm Safety and Health Week focus' on rural roadway safety with the theme: "Farm Safety and Health Week…Not Just for Farmers Anymore." The SMV emblem identifies the tractor or machine as being capable of only traveling 25 mph or less. The newest SMV emblems can be seen from almost a mile a night and last much longer. Use the 4-way amber warning lights whenever you are operating a tractor or machine on the road. Remember, not everyone knows you are there. Farm safety information is available at the National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org) or the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety at 1-888-844-6322.
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, the National Safety Council reminds farmers that many individuals driving automobiles on rural roadways do not understand the maneuverability limitation of large tractors and machines. When preparing to make a left-hand turn the person driving behind you may not understand that you have to move to the right before you complete the left-hand turn. motorists see this action, the movement to the right, as you allowing them to pass. When you move to the left, the person trying to pass is often caught unaware and a crash results. Use mirrors that allow the operator to see behind the tractor or machine to see if anyone is behind you so you can plan the turn accordingly. Sharing the road is everyone's responsibility and being proactive about preventing a possible injury incident is just plain smart. Farm safety information is available at the National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org) or the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety at 1-888-844-6322.
The National
Safety Council's National Farm Safety and Health Week focus'
on roadway safety with the theme: "Farm Safety and Health
Week…Not Just for Farmers Anymore." Whenever you
as an operator of farm and ranch machines need to make a turn
on or off a public road, the use of turn signals allows motorists
to know your intentions. Also the use of a pilot vehicle will
help the farm machine operator to reinforce his/her intentions
to other motorists. Farm safety information is available at
the National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org)
or the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety at
1-888-844-6322.
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