A34-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 9, 2000 ITHACA, N.Y. The prob lem of how to respond quickly and effectively to farm accidents is the topic of a publication in NRAES’s farm safety series. “First on the Scene,” NRAES -12, is intended to enable rural residents and farm workers to make the right decisions in the crucial time between discovery of the accident and the arrival of the emergency medical team. The bulletin progresses from a description of primary consider ations in all accident situations to detailed discussion of specific farm accident scenarios, includ ing those involving machinery, storage facilities, chemicals, and electrocution. A special feature of the 46-page bulletin is the series of “Decision-and-Action Tree” diagrams which lead the reader through the steps which constitute the best response to various accident situations. Since farm accidents often occur in isolated areas where professional help is not readily available, it is important that people who arrive first on an ac cident scene understand the hazards present in the farm en vironment. “First on the Scene,” NRAES-12, calls attention to • Dump Truck Loads • Spreaders Available Rohrer’s Quality Hi-Cal Damp Lime 88% CCE ENP 67 55% 65% 98% NOW ONLY $4.50 Per Ton (Picked Up) CRUSHED STON Registered with PA Department of Agriculture these hazards and discusses how rural residents can help the victim survive without becoming victims themselves. One important step, the bulle tin shows, is to become familiar with all machinery, storage fa cilities, and chemicals used on the farm. The bulletin also ad dresses problems commonly en countered in accident situations, such as how to determine whether it is safe to approach the victim, when to go for help, and when to remain with the victim. Appendices contain a lesson on shutting off diesel tractors and suggestions for first aid kit contents. Included in the back of the bulletin is a form for posting accident reporting information. The bulletin also advises how to communicate effectively with emergency medical personnel. First on the Scene, NRAES -12, was written by Dennis J. Murphy, agricultural engineer ing professor at The Pennsylva nia State University; John Pollack, executive director of the NYS Rural Health & Safety Council, Inc.at Cornell Univer sity; Gary Smith, extension safety specialist at the Univer- Calcium Oxide 41% Magnesium Oxide 6% Passing 100 Mesh Passing 60 Mesh Passing 20 Mesh Lititz, PA • (717) 626-9760 First On The Scene sity of Maryland; Thomas Bean, associate professor of agricul tural engineering at The Ohio State University; and Marty Sailus, director of the Natural Resource, Agriculture, and En gineering Service. First on the Scene, NRAES -12, is available for $7.00 (plus shipping and handling) from Pasture And Watershed Research WASHINGTON, D.C. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) announced recently that he se cured $500,000 to conduct re search on pasture management, grassland ecology, water quality, and nutrient management re search. The funding was approved by a House-Senate Conference Committee as part of the FY 2001 Agriculture Appropria tions Bill. The Agriculture Ap propriations Bill, which was passed by the House of Repre sentatives, must still be ap proved by the full Senate before being sent to the President. A LESSON WELL LEARNED... LANCASTER FARMING'S CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS! NRAES, Cooperative Exten sion, 152 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca, New York, 14853-5701. Quantity discounts are avail able. The shipping and handling charge is $3.75 for a single copy within the continental United States. New York residents, add 8% sales tax (calculated on both the cost of publications and the Receives Money With this funding, the Pasture Systems and Watershed Man agement Research Laboratory at University Park will evaluate and develop improved manage ment systems for perennial grass and legumes in sustainable bioenergy/bioproduct crop pro duction systems. In short, this research will benefit farms by improving the quality of live- 1 | w i*^^ Portable Dryer • Affordable drying with capacities up to 1,155 GPH. {29 MT) New Bulk Feed Bin ■■■■HBHiiU HEAVY DUTY 3/4 THREADED % Jfeß HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT rT 3 —fll Heavy IbRAmSAVEV Duty ~- amllll^k 13" SIZE B Grain 4 14 ga galvanized tubing 4 ~ > G l R g^ E Alltfor HEAVY DUTY 10 GA HEAVY -mdabi c nuc ' niIRAHIF PULLEY Auger SPIDER CAGE DUTY DURABLE ONE CURABLE GUARD FLIGHTING . P |E ? E ABS SPOUT POWDER COAT MOTOR MOUNT LONG LASTING ★Full Line Parts Dept* ★Sell, Service & Install# * • ' '4<»J IS * • PHONE: 717-838-1164 Of 717-394-3047 PAX 717-733-6058 Mod.. Tue»., Wed . Frl. 8 AM to 5 PM; Thurs. 7 AM to 5 PM I® ' I I • iin— itHf* COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY SEALED BEARING FULLY ADJUSTABLE MOTORMOUNT Approx. 5 mi. South of Lancaster on Rt. 272 14 Herrville Road Willow Street, PA 17584 Ph. 717-464-3321 or Toll Free 800-732-0053 Mon.-Frl. 6:30 am to 8 pm Sat. 7:30 am to 6 pm “ • B Sun. Closed . » »