. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. FARMERS OPPOSE OSHA INTERFERENCE IN FARM OPERATIONS, SURVEY REVEALS A recent survey, conducted by International Harvester's FARM FORUM Magazine, indicates that almost two-thirds of farmers polled are against OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations to help protect hired farm help from accidents. And more than half (56%) believe that OSHA and other gov- ernmental safety regulations have absolutely no effect on making farming operations safer. These and other conclusions are based on a random sampling of 829 U.S. farmers
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. Cranberries; : the national cranberry magazine. Cranberries. FARMERS OPPOSE OSHA INTERFERENCE IN FARM OPERATIONS, SURVEY REVEALS A recent survey, conducted by International Harvester's FARM FORUM Magazine, indicates that almost two-thirds of farmers polled are against OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations to help protect hired farm help from accidents. And more than half (56%) believe that OSHA and other gov- ernmental safety regulations have absolutely no effect on making farming operations safer. These and other conclusions are based on a random sampling of 829 U.S. farmers who voiced their opinions on a variety of questions concerning farm safety. In response to the question, ' 'How do you feel about govern- ment enacting OSHA regulations to help protect hired farm help from accidents, " the farmers responded as follows: I'm for 100%-!%. OSHA regulations OSHA is necessary because farm- ers haven't corrected safety hazards themselves-4% Although I can't say I'm for OSHA regulations, I think the good points outweigh the bad-30% I'm against OSHA interfering in farm operations-65% Asked if they felt OSHA and other governmental safety regula- tions really made their farming operation safer, only 4% answered definitely yes. More than a third (37%) said somewhat, and 56% said absolutely no effect. To date, O SHA regulations apply only to hired persons work- ing on a farm, and do not apply to a farmer or members of his immed- iate family. The farmers were asked if OSHA or OSHA-type regulations should be extended to include the farmer and members of his family as well. Their responses were as follows: Definitely yes-2% Yes, if that's what it takes to get persons to be more safety con- scious-9% i' E ROBERT NIEMI ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS HEAT, LIGHT and POWER WIRING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL. TEL. 295-1880 Robert Niemi Pinehurst Dr. Wareham. Mass. No. A farmer's safety should be his own responsibility, and no law is going to make him