Working OutsideCold-related injuries can
happen with even short exposure. This is especially true if you work in a green-house or other environment where your clothing gets wet.
Your risk of a cold-related injury also increases with:• physical exhaustion• dehydration or a loss of
body fl uids• alcohol or tobacco use,
which can lead to in-creased heat loss
• diabetes, circulatory prob-lems and certain other medical conditions
Appropriate Attire
Be sure to wear the follow-ing clothes and bring extra in case yours get wet:• Base layer of polyester or
polypropylene to insulate and wick sweat away from the body.
• Intermediate layers of fl eece, wool or down to insulate.
• Outer layer should be wind and waterproof, typically nylon coated with a fi lm such as Gore-Tex.
• A warm hat that covers your ears, scarf or ski mask.
• Gloves or mittens with the dexterity to complete tasks without having to remove.
• Dry socks and dry shoes or boots.
Treatment for Cold-Related Injuries• Frostbite: Freezing of
exposed body parts, including nose, cheeks, ears, toes and fi ngers. Like burns, severity of frostbite ranges from fi rst to four degree and results in de-struction of body tissue.
• Prevention: Dress warmly and move indoors once fi ngers or toes feel cold.
• Treatment:1. Fill a shallow container
with water (98-105 de-grees) to cover the frostbit-ten body part.
2. Refresh water as it cools to keep temperature consistent. It should take about a half hour to thaw the frostbitten tissue. Do NOT warm extremity with fi re or heater, or rub with snow.
3. If pain persists after thawing, use acetamino-
phen, aspirin, naproxen or ibuprofen. If stronger pain measures are needed, contact a physician.
HypothermiaLife-threatening loss of
body heat. Body temperature is 98.6 degrees normally and less than 95 degrees with hypothermia. Risk increases with wet clothing, alcohol and drug use, men-tal status, very young people and the elderly.• Signs and Symptoms:
Body slows as the tem-perature drops. Mental function is most affected. Hypothermia develops gradually and may go unnoticed as it affects thinking and reasoning. Initial hunger and nausea will give way to apathy as body temperature drops, followed by confusion, lethargy, slurred speech, loss of consciousness and coma. Often the affected person will lie down, fall asleep and die. In some cases, the person will par-adoxically remove clothes just before this occurs.
Treatment:1. Move person to warm
shelter. Remove wet clothing and cover with dry garments.
2. Call 911 if available as soon as possible. Monitor breathing and initiate CPR if it slows or stops.
3. Rewarming should be started by applying warm compresses to the chest, neck and groin. Hot water should not be used. Use warm blankets and body-to- body contact.
Proud to promote
FARM SAFETY
PRACTICESin our
community!
facebook.com/yourbank www.yourbank.com
Member FDIC
B.W. HillInsurance Agency
Farm SpecialistRomney, WV • 304-822-5018
Bohrer’s Farm Market& Greenhouse
2 1/2 Miles N. of Slanesville along Rt. 29Owners: Willis and Betty Bohrer
304-496-8372
Member FDIC
Romney: 304-822-3541 • Romney - Sunrise: 304-822-2750Augusta: 304-496-7460 • Slanesville Customer Service Center: 304-496-8066 • Capon Bridge: 304-856-3461Springfield: 304-822-3618 • Paw Paw: 304-947-7255 Website: www.bankofromney.net • Apple Express
24-Hr. Banking Information 304-822-5926
BROTHERSTREE WORKS INC.
Bobcat Work, Stump Grinding, Yard Work,Topping & Removals, Emergency Storm
Work • Will Trim Service WiresFREE ESTIMATES • LICENSED & INSURED
304-813-6647 • 304-822-8011
BRIAN BUCKLER
304-496-8825
WV LIC. 002534 Free Estimates
BUCKLERCUSTOM HOMES
and SEAMLESS GUTTERING
BUCKLER CUSTOM HOMESand Seamless Guttering
FREE ESTIMATESWV Lic. 002534
BRIAN BUCKLER304-496-8825
Capon Valley Market304-856-3960
Rt. 50 East, Capon Bridge, WV
The City of RomneyFounded November 3, 1762
Rich In History — Rich In CultureSimply a GREAT place to
live, work and play!
ASTERN BUILDING SUPPLY INC.Quality Building & Remodeling Materials
496 E. Main St., Romney, WV • 304-822-3576www.easternbuildingsupply.com
[email protected].: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sat.: 7 a.m. -2 p.m.
Edgar A. Bohrer, Auctioneer2858 Giles Mill Road, Bunker Hill,WV 25413
www.bohrerauction.com
Farm CreditOf The Virginias
304-822-44141-800-919-FARM
452 N. High St., Romney, WV
Scott D. Stickley, ManagerU.S. Route 50 • 1 Mile West of Winchester
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22603540-667-1023 • 540-662-2945 • Fax 540-722-1087
FFAARMER’S LIVESTOCKRMER’S LIVESTOCKEXCHANGE, INC.EXCHANGE, INC.
Deli & Grill Items • Daily Specials • Pies & Ice CreamRt. 50, West, Burlington, WV 26710
304-289-3005
Store Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m.Sun. - Thurs.
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Member FDIC
Romney: 304-822-8700Hampshire Square:
304-822-8383Capon Bridge: 304-856-3426
Fort Ashby: 304-298-3496www.fnbromney.com
Email: [email protected]
Gary’s Excavating Inc.181 Northwestern Pike, Capon Bridge, WV 26711
304-856-2124www.GarysExcavating.com
Licensed & InsuredWV#035678 • A#2705077156
~ Open 7 Days a Week ~Rt. 28 South, Fort Ashby, WV
304-298-3996
Grady’s 1 -Dale & Connie Grady, Owners
Life Insurance Company
Mutual Insurance CompanyGlenmont, New York
Mathias & AssociatesTom Mathias
304-538-7444 •1-800-628-3064
McKee Funeral Homesof Augusta & Romney, WVJim, J.W. & Chad, Directors
304-496-7077 • 304-822-8151
millesonscampground.com
Springfield, WV304-
822-5284
Mt. TopTruck Stop304-822-5675
Rt. 50 East of Romney, WV
Omps GroceryBloomery, West Virginia
General Merchandise
Freshly-Made Sandwiches
Now serving freshly-made delicious pizza to go!
304-856-3071
Thank You forshopping at
Omps Grocery
Gasoline, HeatingOil, Kerosene,
Diesel, Motor Oil12 S. Grove St.,
Petersburg, W.Va.304-257-4440 or 800-296-6457
Romney Federal Credit Union304-822-3116
Come in today for unbeatable rates!62 West Main St., Romney, WV
RFCU
Member NCUA
Romney Liberty304-822-8465
Corner Rt. 50 & Jersey Mtn. Rd.
Shanholtzer’sCollision
Route 50 East, Sunrise SummitRomney, WV 26757304-822-2630
304-496-7725Augusta, WV
Mon.-Fri.7:30-5 & Sat.
8-Noon
Smith FuneralHome
LIC Brian L. & LIC Cheryl L. Smith, Ownerswww.smithfuneralhomes.net304-788-3781 • 304-289-3727
South Branch TireMon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat.: 8 a.m. - Noon502 Clements St., Moorefield
304-538-2042
South Branch ValleyLivestock Exchange
Moorefield, WV
304-538-6050Spring Valley Farm
& OrchardLynn’s Market • Rt. 50 East of Romney
304-822-7913
The Country StoreSpringfield, WV
Your 1 Stop Full-Service Station304-822-5747
Tucker’s
304-822-0122 • Owner: Roger TwiggLic. as In-State Builders
304-822-3564
96 East Main St.,Romney, WV
Rt. 50 East, Romney304-822-4516
Bakery • DeliFresh ProduceMeat • Meat
Trays Vegetable Trays
Bakery • DeliFresh Produce
MeatMeat Trays
Vegetable TraysWEST MAIN STREET • ROMNEY
RomneyDairy Queen304-822-3111
www.DandGEquipment.com
mPact XTV 750 S
Augusta, WV • M-F 8-5 • Sat. 8-1
D&G Equipment Sales304-496-86851-800-681-5670
Own the Territory.Mahindra
XTV Utility Vehicles
D&G Equipment Sales304-496-86851-800-681-5670
www.DandGEquipment.comAugusta, WV • M-F 8-5 • Sat. 8-1
Built by ranchers for ranchers
Has everything to help make cattle working safer,
quicker and easier than ever
before.
make cattle working safer,
and easier than ever
CHUTES
Dave’s AutoService
304-822-5514495 N. High St. • Romney, WV 26757
Be safe - treat farm equipment with respect.
David R. ParkerHampshire County Commissioner
Ad paid for by David R. Parker, Commissioner
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 304-822-4447
Dr. Tim Nichols, Dr. Tim Stewart, Dr. Minh MaSunrise Professional Bldg., Romney
Visit us at: www.timnicholsddsinc.com
Tim Nichols DDS, Inc.
w w w. h a m p s h i r e g a s . c o mCall Miss Utility Before You Dig!
Home Heating, Off Road, Diesel and GasHC 63 Box 595 • Romney, WV • 304-822-7588
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY’S NEWHardware Store
Hardware u Plumbing u FastenersHand Tools u Power Tools u Housewares
Lawn & Garden u Valspar PaintAppliances u Nails/Screws u Electrical
Along Rt. 50, Augusta, WV304-496-8900
Install approved rollover protective structures, protective enclosures, or protective frames
on tractors.
Jolin ConcreteIndustries
Route 50 East, 4 Miles • Romney, WVPhone: 304-496-8007
Judy’sMobile
Homes, Inc.P.O. Box 377
Shanks, WV 26761304-496-7777
602 N. Main StreetMoorefield, WV 26836
304-538-7066
L&M MarketAugusta, WV
304-496-8169
Lambert Drug StoreFLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE
New! LorAnn Oil Flavorings for AppleButter, Hard Tack Candy & Baking Needs
304-822-1000 Rt. 50 E. of Romney at Mountain Top
LOCUST HILLS FARMSRomney, West Virginia 26757
304-822-5856Faye Nixon, Manager
304-822-4382
Round HillShopping Center
Hunting, Fishing Licenses and
SuppliesComplete Deli
Shell Gas
Open 24 Hours540-662-1650Bernie and Carolyn
Turner - Owners
Route 50 West of Winchester, Virginia
DelegateRuth Rowan
57th DistrictPaid for by Friends of Ruth Rowan, Treasurer Allen Hott
See’s Auction Service
James W. See II #1101James W. See III #1788
304-289-3863
WV Licensed
& Bonded
1328 Jersey Mountain Rd.Romney, WV, Jersey Mtn. Rd.
304-822-5827
Randy L. Durst, Broker
304-496-9238
Office 304-496-7544www.ruralrealty.net
16125 Northwestern Pike, Augusta, WV 26704
Contrary to the popular imageof fresh air and peaceful
surroundings, a farm is not a hazard-free work setting.
Every year, thousands of farmworkers are injured and
hundreds more die in farming accidents. According to the
National Safety Council, agriculture is the most
hazardous industry in the nation.
■ Always take pto out of gear when getting off the tractor.
■ Never reach over moving parts, especially while wearing loose clothing.
■ If possible have assis-tance while hooking up
secondary equipment.■ Having an extra rider on
an open cab tractor is not safe. Extra riders can fall off and be run over by towed equipment.
■ Always be sure to set the parking brake and/or put
the tractor in park when getting off the unit.
■ When dealing with equip-ment that has hydraulic cylinders, always have the cylinders braced or blocked off while working under or in machinery.
Farm Equipment and Tractor Safety
Winter Safety Tips
T B S T U B V K J B N R ML E A M B F U I E Q E E LQ T K G F D R E L A B G AT R A C N I A R G R G U WN S R E D E E S R I A A VI M H N A I Y A K J P N DA W S H S W A T H E R I GC U L T I V A T O R H A QG L O T R E Y A R P S R OY T R A C T O R N J N G NU N C S E E D D R I L L AC K E F C A I K I W U N CC O M B I N E U D D P Q V
Saskatchewan Agriculture Kid’s Korner
Word Search Puzzle
Types of Farm Equipment
Air Seeder Grain Cart Baler Seed Drill
Combine Sprayer Cultivator Swather Grain Auger Tractor
Children■ Don’t ask to ride along in tractors.
Even though it’s fun, passengers on a tractor can interfere with safe operation of machinery.
■ Always get permission to visit a par-ent or adult while they are working on machinery, and remain in a vis-ible area to ensure the adult sees you. Blind spots create dangerous conditions when machinery is in use.
■ Be cautious when handling or feed-ing animals, and only enter pens that have been approved by your parents. Livestock can be unpredict-able.
Teens■ Only use a cellphone when not
working, but keep it close in case of emergency. Cellphones can be a lifesaver or a deadly distraction.
■ Be informed on child labor laws. Teens can only work in certain situa-tions under legal guardians.
■ Be a role model and demonstrate safe behavior on the farm. Siblings and younger children look up to and take pride in older children and teenagers.
Parents■ Keep the rollover protection struc-
tures (ROPS) in the upright position and always wear a seatbelt to prevent a tractor rollover injury or fa-tality. Tractor rollovers represented nearly half of all of Illinois fatalities last year, so the ROPS should only be folded down in low-clearance ar-eas and when absolutely necessary.
■ Schedule enough time for sleep. Lack of sleep inhibits productivity and memory, and slows response time.
■ Always wear hearing protection – such as ear plugs or protective ear muffs – to protect from hearing loss. It only takes 2 hours for an open cab tractor to become dan-gerous to the human ear without proper hearing protection.
Grandparents■ Think about your actions. Unsafe
actions don’t always result in harm, but the risk isn’t worth it.
■ Recognize personal health and safety to avoid injury. Take caution when lifting heavy items or climbing in unsafe areas. If something looks dangerous or unpredictable, don’t do it.
■ Keep a cellphone handy at all times in case of emergency. Cellphones allow for easy access when help is needed.
Agriculture Safety Tips For Families
Recommended
