Fortis safety advisor warns on farming electrocution risks
Gord Decker of Fortis Alberta explains that electrocution can occur without direct contact with a power line. He cites Allan Kurtz’s accident, stresses safe distances from lines, and outlines steps if a vehicle or underground line is involved. He urges calling Fortis at 310 WIRE for guidance.
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Farm safety stats highlighted at Alberta seminar
At the Planting Seeds for Farm Safety 2007 event in Heritage Inn, Doug Reurink of Rogers Sugar presented Alberta farm injury data. He noted no clear decline since 2002, with 2005 seeing 1 353 farm injuries and 20 fatalities, and detailed causes including livestock, machinery, tools, and chemicals.
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