Illinois HR 974: CONGRATS FEARN ELEM 5TH GRADE

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HR0974LRB104 22191 RMO 38472 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor 

3Statistics shows the agriculture sector is one of the most 

4dangerous in the United States; and

5 WHEREAS, Each year, the farming profession sees over 500 

6fatalities nationwide; and

7 WHEREAS, According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 

8there are 23 work-related deaths per 100,000 workers in the 

9agricultural industry; this is 7 times higher than the 

10national average for workers; and

11 WHEREAS, Additional injuries and deaths stem from grain 

12storage facilities, which can be especially risky; and

13 WHEREAS, Farm safety extends to members of the public as 

14well; while sharing the road with farm vehicles, visibility is 

15key to safety on the roads; drivers should remember that farm 

16vehicle operators have limited visibility to the rear, and 

17anyone passing such a vehicle should use extreme caution; and

18 WHEREAS, It is important to bring awareness not only to 

19the physical dangers of farming but to the emotional toll it 

20takes on the farming community as well; while we highlight 

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1confined spaces safety, roadway safety, and other traditional 

2farming hazards, it is also important to encourage farmers to 

3take care of their own health; and

4 WHEREAS, As we enter the farming season, it is more 

5important than ever to follow best practices to safeguard 

6farmers and farm workers; now is the time to remind employers 

7and farm workers to put safety first; therefore, be it

8 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 

9HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 

10we declare September 21 through September