The Childhood Agricultural Safety Network, a coalition of health and safety organizations, is delivering the following unified message to agricultural communities: children younger than 12 years old should NEVER be on or near a tractor. Tractors are the leading cause of fatal injuries to children on farms.

The Network wants to make a difference in protecting children. They are trying to preserve the best parts of agricultural tradition, but at the same time change social norms so that people view unsafe practices for what they are – unacceptable.  Downloadable posters, logos and fact sheets are available on the new dedicated website http://www.childagsafety.org/. By mid-October, a PowerPoint presentation will be online, as well as exhibit resources for outreach. The website also describes the Childhood Agricultural Safety Network and lists its members and their contact information.
As a health and safety advocate, YOU are encouraged to access the public awareness campaign posters and messages from the website and use them in your outreach activities.

Thank you for your support in transmitting the message that “It is easier to bury a tradition (i.e., kids on tractors) than a child.”

For more information, contact:
Scott Heiberger, Communications Specialist
National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health & Safety
heiberger.scott@mcrf.mfldclin.edu
Ph: (800) 662-6900