Show farm hazards strangely agriculture is the most hazardous american industry with the farm home contributing largely to this amazing total of accidents here are some safety suggestions sharp edged tools be kept away from play places stairways with more than three steps be equipped with hand rails free use of both hands not to be sacrificed because of heavy load to carry and stairways be kept clear of toys tools and boxes the annual cost of farm and rural fires is then too besides this pyo property perty damage lives are lost in these fires to combat this menace every open fireplace be equipped with a screen kettles pails and tubs of hot liquids be kept off the floor house dry cleaning be done out of doors matches be kept away from children and saucepan handles be kept away from the edges of stoves and tables cuts bruises and infections should never be regarded as minor as people have died as a result of a scratch becoming infected |