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Show Farm Safety Week Observance in July Fifteen Simple Rules Of Safety Outlined National Farm Safety Week will be observed in the United States during the week of July 23-29. The annual losses represented by farm accidents and fires are estimated esti-mated around one billion. To reduce re-duce this enormous loss, 15 simple rules are outlined for Farm Safety Week: 1. Keep walkways and steps in good repair, unobstructed and well ( lighted; 2. Keep ladders In good repair re-pair and easily accessible in case of emergency; 3. Always stop a machine before unclogging, oiling, y ;Kv, the NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK JUIY23-29,1950 runofut umr councb or adjusting. Keep all machine guards and safety devices in place; 4. Don't wear loose and floppy clothes around machinery; 5. Start tractors smoothly and turn corners slowly avoid ditch banks and soft ground always hitch to the drawbar; draw-bar; 6. Speak to animals when approaching ap-proaching them. Keep them calm by acting with calm self assurance yourself; 7. Always keep bulls in safe bull pens. Never handle bulls unless they are properly restrained; 8. Know and obey all traffic laws; 9. Keep your back straight and lift heavy loads with your leg muscles; 10. Use the right tools for the job make sure they are in good condition condi-tion keep them in a safe place; 11. Give prompt attention to even minor injuries; 12. Keep guns unloaded except when actually using them; 13. Don't use kerosene to start fires; 14. Don't smoke around the barn; 15. Never swim alone. Never dive into water without first determining the depth. |