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HR0974
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor
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Statistics shows the agriculture sector is one of the most
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dangerous in the United States; and

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WHEREAS, Each year, the farming profession sees over 500
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fatalities nationwide; and

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WHEREAS, According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
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there are 23 work-related deaths per 100,000 workers in the
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agricultural industry; this is 7 times higher than the
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national average for workers; and

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WHEREAS, Additional injuries and deaths stem from grain
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storage facilities, which can be especially risky; and

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WHEREAS, Farm safety extends to members of the public as
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well; while sharing the road with farm vehicles, visibility is
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key to safety on the roads; drivers should remember that farm
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vehicle operators have limited visibility to the rear, and
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anyone passing such a vehicle should use extreme caution; and

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WHEREAS, It is important to bring awareness not only to
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the physical dangers of farming but to the emotional toll it
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takes on the farming community as well; while we highlight

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confined spaces safety, roadway safety, and other traditional
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farming hazards, it is also important to encourage farmers to
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take care of their own health; and

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WHEREAS, As we enter the farming season, it is more
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important than ever to follow best practices to safeguard
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farmers and farm workers; now is the time to remind employers
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and farm workers to put safety first; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we declare September 21 through September 25, 2026 as Farm
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Safety Week in the State of Illinois.

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