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16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 20, 1993 aie Shh Saban rere aon a erry, Ontario Port P Port Perry Cannington Peterborough (703) 432-3101 (816) 985-3831 (703) 295-6294 Forder-Parks Insurance Brokers Inc. Personal attention to all of gocor general cnswnance needs. 34 Water Street, Port Perry, Ontario LOL 1J2 _ 985-8471 Toddlers theme of national week 7 ~~ Dear Friends: Farming is considered to be one of the most hazardous occu- pations. The accidental death rate on the farm is estimated to be 20 per cent higher than the national average making the number of fatalities higher for farming than for any other in- dustry. } Accidents can disrupt the best of plans, deplete profits and in many instances deprive farmers of their livelihood. Suc- cessful farmers take time to get machinery into safe, efficient operating condition which is a safeguard to ensure a snuccess- ful harvesting season. Farmers must incorporate safety in their management planning. Annual maintenance to machinery can Play it safe around hydraulic equipment This spring an Ontario farm- er was killed when the wing of a cultivator fell on him due to fluid having leaked from a hy- draulic cylinder. - Normally, with full fluid the cylinder * would keep the wing from com- ing down accidentally. The Farm Safety Association cause severe problems. Seek medical attention immediately. 6. Use caution when releas- ing blocks or transport locks on equipment. If a cylinder has leaked and lost pressure the im- plement may fall to the ground as soon as the locks are re- leased. minimize downtime during work. To mark the 21st annual Na- tional Farm Safety Week, July 26-31, 1993, we have chosen the theme "Toddlers need to be pro- tected too." The objective of this year's campaign 18 to educate Canadians of all the safety ele- ments of having children on the farm. oo National Farm Safety Week "is a campaign to highlight safe- ty on the farm. Take this oppor- tunity to become more "Safety Conscious." Be aware of the or- dinary hazards of daily life, and be prepared for the unexpected. Know what to do in an emergen- cy! As a farmer, you have a re- . sponsibility to act safely to pro- tect yourself and the children around you! Sincerely, Emile-J. Therien, President, . Canada Safety Council wants to remind farmers to play it safe around hydraulics. Before servicing such sys- Cn Vallance Equipment & Rental Ltd. . 1. Shut off the engine power- Brooklin (416) 655-3291 or (416) 655-3122 ing the hydraulic pump. Continuing to Serve Durham Region 2. Lower the implement to the ground. OPEN HOUSE SAT. JULY 24 A. Alfa Laval Agri GORDON L. CORNER LIMITED AgriMetal Badger - Smale - Berkley Pumps Milking * Feeding ¢ Cooling * Sanitation Products World's Leader - Thanks to You 3. Relieve pressure by moving the hydraulic control lever back and forth. 4. If working arotind or under implements in a raided position, make sure it is blocked or sup- ported by something other than the cylinderitself. 5. Check for leaks in hoses etc. using cardboard or wood. Even a small amount of fluid under great pressure can be in- jected through your skin and 3975 Wilson Rd. N., R.R.#1 Oshawa 24 Hour Service 655-3177 Ask us about bulk chlorine THE S UR-GAIN DEALERS OF DURHAM Hope You FARM SAFE! 4 YEAR / 4000 HOUR WARRANTY Boa h £7 A non-systemic pour-on insecticide to control lice and flies on beef, lactating and non-lactating 40HP - 190HP TRACTORS dairy cattle Air-cooled engines eliminate 40% of the parts o i. that cause downtime (no radiators, water elLice pumps, thermostats, hoses or anti-freeze) Pour-On ..Greater fuel efficiency, longer life, faster & easier maintenance, flexible financing. Call for a free demonstration TREWIN FARM EQUIPMENT ZX ALIS Blackstock 986-4283 For the way you farm today i AE RA Beh Be Ne a Ba) Shur-Gain Products are available at the following dealers: H & M WRIGHT FEED CO.LTD. ~ } \ _ PORT PERRY FEEDS LTD. 14 Scugog St., Blackstock - 886-4201 40 Vahgdward Dr., Port Perry - 985-7363 H.H. GOODE & SON 1987 LTD. Uxbridge - 852-3356 SPENCER'S FEED SERVICE LTD. Greenbank - 985-3371