Show Precautions Suggested To Cut Haying Mishaps Haying mishaps annually account for tor a large percentage of the mountIng mountIng mount- mount Ing lag farm accident toll National Safety council points out in urging farmers to take extra precautions during the haying season To reduce hazards and thus avoid disastrous losses here are a few suggestions Carefully check all equipment for defective hitches ropes pulleys lifts lilts hay racks or ladders Loft floors should be put in good repair and hay chutes guarded Make starts and stops gradually in all haying operations and watch out for tor falls from hay racks haystacks haystacks hay haystacks stacks and hay mows Machinery should be stopped and thrown out of gear before oiling adjusting adjusting adjusting ad ad- or unclogging and sate safety guards ards should be kept in place atall at atall atall all times Pitchforks are dangerous always pl place them where they are in plain sight of ot all workers Never throw a pitchfork Do not wear loose or ragged clothing clothing clothing cloth cloth- ing which may catch easily In hi moving moving moving ing machinery Damp hay is one of the principal causes of barn fires Be B sure the thc hay is well cured before storing and check regularly for several weeks for tor any signs of heating |