National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS)
Long Public
Service Announcements (30 to 60 seconds)
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 IV) - Agricultural
Producers
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.
Everyone
Needs to Share Our Nation's Roadways (Part V) - Agricultural
Producers
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.
Everyone
Needs to Share Our Nation's Roadways (Part VI) - Agricultural
Producers
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.
Everyone
Needs to Share Our Nation's Roadways (Part VII) - Agricultural
Producers
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.
Everyone
Needs to Share Our Nation's Roadways (Part VIII) - Agricultural
Producers
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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NASD Review: 11/2002
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