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Here are the screening questions for the interviewer to ask before the respondent does the survey.

1. Are you a resident of Saskatchewan? If yes, continue. If no, terminate.
2. Do you currently own or work for a farm operation? If yes, continue. If no, terminate.
3. Are there overhead power lines on the farm and do you move things such as equipment or grain bins on occasion? If yes, continue. If no, terminate.

If they meet the above criteria, they continue with the survey. They should be told it will take about five minutes of their time to complete the survey. By participating in the survey, they can enter to win a Saskatchewan Roughrider retro jersey (valued at approximately $200). Contest rules and regulations are available if the respondent would like to see them.
 
 
 
Which of the following best describes the farm operation you own/work for today?
 
Partnership
 
Hutterite colony / communal operation
 
An incorporated or limited farming organization
 
Family farm
 
Other type of farm
 
 
 
Using a scale where 1 = a low priority and 10 = a high priority, how much of a priority is placed on safety preparedness for both yourself and others on your farm in each of the following areas? Please respond based on how things are today, and not what you think it should be.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Power line contacts
Physical injuries
Chemical handling / exposure
Equipment and mechanical failures / handling
Farm vehicle accidents
 
 
Using a scale where 1 = not at all prepared and 10 = very well prepared, how well prepared do you feel you are personally to avoid the following types of safety incidents:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Physical injuries
Chemical handling / exposure
Equipment and mechanical failures / handling
Farm vehicle accidents
Power line contacts
 
 
 
How often do you take each of the following actions before operating machinery/equipment or moving buildings, grain bins, or other materials on your farm? Please provide what happens normally in your operation versus what you think others may do.
 
 
Plan a route in advance to avoid passing under power lines. Do you do this:
 
All of the time
 
Most of the time
 
Some of the time
 
Occasionally
 
Rarely
 
Never
 
 
Please explain the reason for your response.
   
 
 
Have someone serve as a “look out” to watch for overhead power lines. Do you do this:
 
All of the time
 
Most of the time
 
Some of the time
 
Occasionally
 
Rarely
 
Never
 
 
Please explain the reason for your response.
   
 
 
Point out the location of power lines to all involved in the work. Do you do this:
 
All of the time
 
Most of the time
 
Some of the time
 
Occasionally
 
Rarely
 
Never
 
 
Please explain the reason for your response.
   
 
 
 
If your equipment or vehicle comes into contact with a power line, what do you believe you should do? (Please select all that apply).
 
Wait for help
 
Stay in/on the vehicle/equipment without moving
 
Turn off vehicle
 
Jump clear of the vehicle
 
Warn others to stay away
 
Call SaskPower for help
 
Call 911
 
Back away immediately until no longer in contact
 
I’m not exactly sure
 

 
 
 
Before today, have you seen any SaskPower safety messages (such as in SaskPower advertisements or other SaskPower information?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
NOTE TO INTERVIEWER - IF THEY ANSWERED YES TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, PLEASE ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Please indicate what key messages you remember.
   
 
 
 
NOTE TO INTERVIEWER: IF THEY ANSWERED YES to the question “Before today, have you seen any SaskPower safety messages (such as in SaskPower advertisements or other SaskPower information) ask the following:

Using a scale where 1 is strongly disagree and 10 is strongly agree, how much do you agree that you take precautions to keep yourself or others safe near power lines because of SaskPower safety messages (such as in SaskPower advertisements or other SaskPower information?)
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
 
Please explain the reason for your response.
   
 
 
 
Which of the following sources do you find most useful for learning about farm safety? Please rank your top 3.
TV programs
SaskPower website
Western Producer
The internet
My own experience
TV advertisements
Trade shows such as Agribition, Crop Production show
Radio advertisements
Other farmers, family, neighbors
Farm equipment dealer events
SaskPower mail
Radio programs
Local newspaper
 
 
 
Are there any other sources of information that you find useful for learning about farm safety that weren’t listed in the previous question?
   
 
 
 
What was your impression of SaskPower’s High Voltage Display presentation here at Agribition? Please select all that apply.
 
I will work more safely and follow these tips
 
It was useful information
 
I haven’t watched it yet
 
I recommend others see it
 
I will pass the information on to others
 
None of the above
 

 
 
 
We have just a few final questions that will be used for classification purposes only: Are you:
 
 
 
To which of the following age groups do you belong?
 
18-24
 
25-34
 
35-44
 
45-54
 
55-64
 
65+
 
 
 
Which of these best describes the level of education you have completed?
 
Grade school
 
High school certificate or equivalent
 
Some university
 
Technical or post-secondary
 
Agriculture degree
 
Agriculture diploma
 
University degree other than Agriculture degree
 
Post graduate degree in Agriculture (Masters or Ph.D.)
 
Post graduate degree other than Agriculture (Masters or Ph.D.)
 
 
 
Approximately how many years have you been working on a farm?
 
Less than 1 year
 
1-2 years
 
3-5 years
 
6-9 years
 
10-14 years
 
15-20 years
 
21+ years
 
 
 
Which of the following best describes your current farm status?
 
Full-time farmer
 
Part-time farmer
 
Employed full-time
 
Employed part-time
 
Student
 
Retired
 
Other
 
 
 
How many acres is your farm? (Please include both owned and/or rented acreage)
 
Less than 240
 
240 – 759
 
760-1599
 
1600-3199
 
3200 – 6399
 
6400+
 
Prefer not to say
 
 
 
What are the first 3 digits of your farm's postal code?
   
 
That concludes our survey – please complete this entry form for a chance to win a Saskatchewan Roughrider retro jersey! Thank-you very much for your time and input, and have a safe day!