. Agri-news. Agriculture. apr 23 mi CO CO CO CO CO CO c March 3, 1997 Safety is a real benefit Safety on farms and ranches is a never ending story. Knowing the causes of farm injuries and deaths, knowing the healthy and safe way of operating farm machinery and the precautions to take when handling livestock, are not enough. "Every fanner in Alberta that I've spoken with can recite at least 10 reasons why farm accidents happen - the awareness is absolutely there.' says Solomon Kyeremaiiteng. manager of the farm safety program with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. "Farm
. Agri-news. Agriculture. apr 23 mi CO CO CO CO CO CO c March 3, 1997 Safety is a real benefit Safety on farms and ranches is a never ending story. Knowing the causes of farm injuries and deaths, knowing the healthy and safe way of operating farm machinery and the precautions to take when handling livestock, are not enough. "Every fanner in Alberta that I've spoken with can recite at least 10 reasons why farm accidents happen - the awareness is absolutely there.' says Solomon Kyeremaiiteng. manager of the farm safety program with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. "Farmers have the knowledge. This makes us question why farm accidents are still happening, especially with the frequency experienced in Alberta last ; There were 11 farm related fatalities in 1996. On average, two farm accidents were treated in Alberta hospitals each and every day. These numbers are a significant increase from the 11 fatalities reported in 1995 statistics. "The number of injuries requiring medical attention, not to mention the injuries that resulted in death, are simply ; says Kyeremanteng.'Tn no other industry would this accident occurrence rale be ; The wet. cold weather experienced last year may have had a direct affect on the number of farm accidents, but that shouldn't be an excuse. The old adage always be careful" should be Alberta's farm motto. Life is too precious to be careless with it. Farmers worked extra long hours when weather permitted and continually worked against the clock to get crops planted and then again during harvest. "Alberta Agriculture. Food and Rural Development has been leading the campaign for farm safety for ; adds Kyercmanleng. "Farmers themselves must take ownership of this issue and take the initiative to work safely. "The farm safety campaign this year focuses on the positive benefits of farm safety and on programs such as hearing conservation, an initia
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