Iowa
State University Extension
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Your
farm machinery must be in top shape during harvest. Likewise
with slow-moving vehicle emblems.
Your
emblems might be faded from the sun, or simply covered with
dirt. Faded or dirty SMV emblems aren't as visible to other
motorists so you're really not getting the protection you
need on public roads.
SMV
emblems tell other drivers that you're traveling less than
25 miles and hour, and that they need to use extra caution
when approaching or passing you. They're also required by
state law.
Take
a minute to check that SMV emblems are clean, in good condition
and not faded or white-looking, and properly attached to tractors
and wagons. It could save your life.
This
message was brought to you by Safe Farm, a farm safety program
of Iowa State University Extension, helping to make Iowa's
farms a safer place to live and work. For more information
about SMV emblems or transportation problems, contact your
local Extension office.
Disclaimer
and Reproduction Information: Information in NASD does not represent
NIOSH policy. Information included in NASD appears by permission
of the author and/or copyright holder. More
NASD Review: 04/2002
This radio public service announcement script was distributed
by Iowa State University Extension as part of the Safe Farm
program. Safe Farm promotes health and safety in agriculture.
It is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health, Iowa State University, and a network of groups that
serve Iowa farm workers and their families. Distribution date:
October 1992
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