Safety measures to avoid farm accidents

摘要

About 5600 accidents take place every year during farm operations. Approximately in 75 per cent of these accident, farm machines are involved. An accident can occur with any one at any time. But we can considerably reduce the risk if we are careful. IN Punjab about 4.5 lakh tractors, 4.2 lakh cultivators, 3.5 lakh disk harrows, 2.6 lakh seed drills, 3.2 lakh threshers and 11.5 lakh tubewells are used by the farmers. About 5600 accidents take place every year during farm operations. Approximately in 75 per cent cases of accident, farm machines are involved and in rest 25 % accident cases such as snake bite, dog bite, falling in well etc. machines are not involved. Farm accidents involve almost all sections of society. In a survey conducted by PAU Ludhiana, it was found that in 7% cases of accidents women were involved and 20% of total victims were unmarried. Forty seven victims were illiterate and 26% primary school pass. Among total 54% and 34% victims were in the age group of 18-40 and 40-60 yearrespectively. While working on farm about 17%, 41% and 16% accidents took place during 12.00-3.00 PM, 3.00 - 6,00 PM and 6.00 - 9.00 PM respectively. About 19% accidents were fatal. Only 21% victims of farm accidents could receive monetary benefits of rehabilitation. This means an accident can occur with any one at any time. But we can considerably reduce the risk if we become careful. The following safety gadgets, and precautions if adopted can be helpful to reduce farm accidents.