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.
Everyone Needs to Share Our Nation's Roadways (Part IX) - Rural Residents
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." We live in a
health conscious society and many of us exercise as part of
our daily routine. Walking and running are common forms of
exercise in rural areas. The safest way to walk or run on
rural roads is to travel on the side of the road with the
traffic coming at you. In this way, you can see the situation
ahead. Not all drivers of automobiles or operators of farm
and ranch machinery are paying attention to the road and may
have become distracted by something. The driver/operator may
then drift their vehicle in your direction. If you're facing
the traffic then you can react to the situation. If not….
well the result could be tragic. Remember that we all share
the road, so take safety into your own hands. 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.
Everyone Needs to Share Our Nation's Roadways (Part X) - Rural Residents
The National Safety Council's National Farm Safety and Health Week focus' on roadway safety with the theme: "Farm Safety and Health…Not Just for Farmers Anymore." We live in a health conscious society and many of us exercise as part of our daily routine. Riding a bicycle is a common form of exercise in rural areas. When riding a bicycle, wear your helmet and travel on the road with traffic. Mirrors are available to attach to either the bicycle or the helmet that can help you see what is coming up from behind. Remember that we all share the road, so take safety into your own hands. 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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