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Circle the letter corresponding to the best answer.
- The
people most likely to get seriously injured on a farm are
- Children under 5 years old.
- 5 - 15 yr. olds.
- 15 - 25 year olds.
- 25 - 50 year olds.
- The
most important rule to follow when using tractors, ATV's
and lawn mowers is
- Wear a helmet, long pants, and a long sleeve shirt.
- One seat, one rider.
- The smaller the machine, the less dangerous it is.
- Always wear a seat belt.
- What
can happen over a period of time if you work or play around
loud equipment such as chainsaws, lawn mowers, or tractors
without ear protection?
- Nothing
- You learn to be safe around machinery.
- Your hearing can be harmed.
- You can get cut badly.
- You
should always ask permission to cross a fence because
- your parents might not know where you are.
- dangerous livestock might be feeding inside the fence.
- there might be poison ivy on the other side.
- you might get zapped.
- Extra
Riders on tractors or riding lawn mowers
- can be allowed only if a tractor has a cab.
- can be allowed if there is a fender to sit on.
- can be allowed if the rider is at least 18 years old.
- can never be allowed.
- Chemicals
should be stored
- on a high shelf, out of the reach of children
- in a locked cupboard and only in their original container.
- anywhere, as long as Mr. Yuk stickers are used.
- under the sink.
- The
piece of machinery most often involved in farm injuries
is
- the corn chopper.
- the PTO.
- the tractor.
- the manure spreader.
- ATV's,
bicycles, and snowmobiles all require certain personal
protective equipment including
- a helmet.
- a helmet, gloves, sneakers, and long pants.
- a hat, gloves, and sneakers.
- a helmet, gloves, shoes or boots, and long pants.
- A
PTO is dangerous because
- it spins very fast.
- it can tear clothes or limbs off.
- shields and guards are sometimes missing.
- all of the above.
- The
person(s) responsible for safety on a farm is (are)
- parents.
- the farmer.
- everyone.
- older brothers and sisters.
This document is produced by the University of Vermont Extension System Farm Safety Program. RR1 Box 2280, Morrisville, Vermont 05661. Phone: (802) 888-4972. Fax: (802) 888-2432.
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Reviewed for NASD: 04/2002

