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Show Farm safety being urged LOGAN - Utah farmers far-mers are urged to join with farmers over the nation to aim for a safe harvest this year, according ac-cording to Dr. Paul Edmunds, extension safety leader, Utah State University. Extension agents and specialists throughout the state are pushing for a continued reduction 1 in the number and severity of accidental work injuries, in-juries, particularly those associated with agriculture. Edmunds noted that the total number of accidental ac-cidental deaths in the nation decreased 5 percent from 1980 to 1981. He believes it can be reduced further in 1982 by emphasizing rural accident ac-cident prevention and striving in every way to prevent accidents at work, at home, at play i and on the highway. To stress rural accident j prevention, the week , of. i Sept. . ,19-25 has.., been, . proclaimed Farm Safety Week by President Reagan. The observance is co-sponsored by the i U.S. Department of t Agriculture and the National Safety Council. The extension safety ( leader passed on the following suggestions to i help farm families enjoy a safe harvest in 1982 free from costly mishaps : 1. Operate and maintain all harvesting machines as directed in the instruction or operator's manuals. 2. Keep all shielding in place. Stay clear of unguarded moving parts. 3. Shut off the power before unclogging or servicing. Wait until all parts have stopped, especially on choppers and blowers. 4. Adjust ground speed to field and crop condition. con-dition. Avoid steep slopes and driving too war ditches. |