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  • Children who live on farms are at greater risk of injury and death than their parents or other farm workers.
  • Teach your children about safety from a young age.
  • Be sure to child-proof all potentially hazardous areas.
  • Talk to your child frequently about the safety rules of the farm.
  • Supervise older children when they work on the farm.

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Reviewed on: 21-03-2023