Russell County Farm Safety Day was held last Friday, September 5, at the Russell County Fairgrounds.
Approximately 240 third-grade students, 40 teachers and numerous community volunteers attended this event. The goals for the safety program were to raise awareness of farm hazards, teach farm safety procedures and decrease the occurrence of injuries.
There were 10 stations that provided quality farm safety procedures.
These stations included:
Station 1: Fire Safety – Local Volunteer Fire Departments
Station 2: Gun Safety – Russell County Sheriff’s Office
Station3: First Aid – Russell County EMS
Station 4: Boating/Water Safety – Russell County Rescue Squad
Station 5: Grain Safety – RCFB Women’s Committee
Station 6: Wild Animal Safety – KDFWR
Station 7: ATV Safety – Pulaski County 4-H Agent
Station 8: Lawnmower Safety – HWY 80 Power Equipment
Station 9: Tractor Safety – Wright Implement
Station 10: Outdoor Safety – KY Division of Forestry
The Russell County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee had the privilege to present at this year’s event. The Russell County’s Women’s Co-chair led a session on Grain Bin Safety.
She offered information on grain, grain bins, and the movement of grain. She highlighted specific rules for grain bin safety, dangers associated with grain bins, and safety equipment/procedures for being in and around a grain bin.
The Women’s Committee was also there to hand out bottled water to all students and volunteers. Thank you to our Russell County Extension Office for letting us be a part of this great event!!
