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Which of the following is NOT a top cause of accidents on the farm?
Which of the following is NOT a top cause of accidents on the farm?
What percentage of farm fatalities are children?
What percentage of farm fatalities are children?
What are some factors that put older farmers at risk of accidents?
What are some factors that put older farmers at risk of accidents?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure on a farm?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure on a farm?
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What are the main causes of accidents for older farmers?
What are the main causes of accidents for older farmers?
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What should be done with machinery when it is not in operation?
What should be done with machinery when it is not in operation?
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Which of the following is a top cause of accidents on the farm?
Which of the following is a top cause of accidents on the farm?
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What is the main reason children should be supervised on a farm?
What is the main reason children should be supervised on a farm?
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Why should older farmers take extra care when carrying out tasks?
Why should older farmers take extra care when carrying out tasks?
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Study Notes
Farm Accidents and Safety
- Electrocution is NOT a top cause of accidents on the farm.
Farm Fatalities and Children
- 20% of farm fatalities involve children.
Older Farmers and Accidents
- Factors that put older farmers at risk of accidents include:
- Decreased physical strength and stamina
- Impaired vision and hearing
- Chronic health conditions
- Medication side effects
- The main causes of accidents for older farmers include:
- Falls
- Equipment entanglements
- Tractor overturns
Farm Safety Measures
- NOT a recommended safety measure on a farm: relying on luck rather than taking safety precautions.
- Machinery should be turned off, locked, and secured when not in operation.
Top Causes of Accidents
- Top causes of accidents on the farm include:
- Tractor incidents
- Equipment and machinery incidents
- Fall-related incidents
Child Supervision on Farms
- Children should be supervised on a farm because they may not understand the dangers of farm equipment and activities.
Older Farmers and Task Safety
- Older farmers should take extra care when carrying out tasks because their physical abilities and reaction times may be impaired, making them more prone to accidents.
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Test your knowledge on farm safety with this informative quiz! Learn about the top causes of accidents on the farm, including kicks and bites from animals, falls from high places, crushes from farm vehicles, and more. Discover important tips for preventing accidents and protecting yourself and others on the farm. Don't miss the chance to improve your understanding of farm safety and help reduce the number of farm fatalities, especially among children.
