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Page 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 26, 1997 Section Two First Aid On the Farm From page 8 accidents on farms in Durham Region. To help combat the types of accidents that can happen on a farm, the Durham Region Branch of the St. John Ambulance offers a one-day workshop called "First Aid on the Farm." Tim Johnson, of (he St. John Ambulance located in Oshawa, says a course developed in Alberta is the basis of the work- shop. • As he pul it, "why re-invent the wheel?" The workshop covered farm hazards, artificial respiration, choking, shock, unconsciousness, unconsciousness, heart attack and stroke, wounds and bleeding, head and spinal injuries, eye injuries, emergency scene management, burns and poisoning, and those all-important First Aid kits. Paul Scammell, the instructor instructor of the workshop says, "since 1980, the number of deaths on farms has risen, as well as the number of child deaths in farm accidents." However, those numbers are reduced when more people who have training are on the farm. "The course stimulates awareness awareness and those trained end up avoiding hazardous situations," Scammell said. The workshop is made up of videos and covering educational educational material from the Alberta program, during the five-hour session. Johnson noted not everyone learns in the same way, so the variety will ensure that everyone will get something something out of the workshop. Some of the most common injuries and their causes are: • crushing -- caused by tractor rollovers, truck box falling on victim, victims caught between machinery, post hole'pounders, round bales rolling off front-end loaders, livestock falling on victim and horse kicks; • burns -- from hot engines and mufflers, hot ' branding irons, welding slag, running belts on machinery, exposure to sun and wind, chemical burns, windrow burning, field fires, and farm machinery fires; • bleeding -- spinning augers, lawnmower blades, hand tools, running machinery repairs, fence wire, broken bottles, bottles, and knife cuts; • amputations -- augers, machinery intakes (like balers and combines) and power take offs; • falls -- from structures like a barn roof, ladders on machines and structures, truck box, granary roof, bale stakes and horses; • eye injuries -- shop tools, dust, and chemicals; • electrocution -- overhead powerlines, frayed extension cords, motors and electrical storms; • poisoning -- pesticides, carbon monoxide, mislabelled containers, wasp stings, splinters, splinters, hydraulic fluid injuries, manure pits (methane/H2S), silos (nitrogen oxide), injection of livestock pharmaceuticals; • broken bones -- repairs to running machinery, falls from horses and/or equipment/structures. equipment/structures. hay bales, and kicked by livestock. • bites and stings -- animals, animals, insects and snakes; • drowning -- old wells, dugouts, canals, and stored or transported grain; • punctures -- nails in boards, machinery parts, sharp objects, flying objects, firearms, and tools; • suffocation -- building fires, immersed in grain, oxygen oxygen deficiency in tops of silos and bins and in manure pits. All these types of accidents can be avoided, Scammell said -- especially the ones in which children arc involved. yr «fit- • - ff'f v - • y»-'JÂ*V£ v J» V ' JAUV - : fff :y"' v . .i HH ■-/' -'A.'n-.r - ■ gs§*sBSsmssSSsasses •< -• ■,UsSjsBagaag «8*3* , «Bag\. jpgw 1 AKif'u l$i M mmsÊÊÊmÊÈmmm , • v ' V"; ' mmm îWtmm aSrosB IM lliiiÈll l|fl|§g Tr'iM'.vM ÿtrr,-. - X >. , ,-t. « y, "i , -:»V » WSÊSBÊm ■H lit .i n i «rt .1 Un» Macintosh Chrysler-Plymouth with locations in Oshawa and Belleville, have over 40 factory-fresh Dodge trucks in stock, ready for immediate delivery. The selection of models, colours and options is impressive so choosing the model just right for you is an easy task. Macintosh Chrysler has a wonderful selection of fine automobiles from Chrysler and Plymouth as well as an excellent choice of pre-owned vehicles. Stop in and visit them soon! Macintosh Chrysler President Stuart Macintosh is shown pointing to the impressive list of options on the specially-equipped pickup, which includes: Special Value ST Dodge Ram Pickup • AM/FM cassette with 4 speakers • 40/20/40 bench seat with split back • Behind-seat storage bin and net • Cup holders • Air bag • 2-tone paint • Body side mouldings • Chrome front bumper and rear step bumper • Chromed steel wheels • 318 V-8 magnum (5.2 litre) engine • 4-speed auto transmission Power steering • Rower brakes with rear anti-lock The professional sales team from Macintosh Chrysler are ready to serve you. They are, from left to right: Krista, Sonya, Al Kennedy/ Don Butts and Chris Little. - 1 fl-ïPSMj WS m wpP' 81 ewsif.! 331 Park Rd. S., Oshawa Tel. (905) 728-4638 290 North Front St., Belleville Tel. (613) 966-8610 ©J.P.