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Color CodingIs used in the shop to alert people to dangers and hazards
GreenThe color in the safety color code that designates the location of safety and first aid equipment
RedThe color in the safety color code that designates fire fighting equipment
OrangeThe color in the safety color code that designates dangerous parts of equipment that may cut or otherwise injure
YellowThe color in the safety color code that designates caution
BlueColor in the safety color code that designates caution against starting equipment while it is defective
IvoryThe color in the safety color code that reflects light and shows the way
Vista GreenPaints bodies of machines, stationary equipment and cabinets
AluminumPaints waste containers
DecibelsUnit of measurement of noise is decibels
Hearing LossHearing loss caused by level and time exposed
90 DecibelsHearing damage may occur if excessively exposed to noise above 90 decibels
Safety Policy and ProceduresPolicy is a planProcedure is an action
Housekeeping and OrganizationTo be safe and efficient, a shop must be large enough to have reasonable space for each person working in the shop
Housekeeping and OrganizationA clean and well organized shop decreases the chance of accidents
Housekeeping and OrganizationAn approved flammable materials cabinet improves shop safety by providing a safe place to store those materials and by automatically closing if there is a fire
Housekeeping and OrganizationTools and materials should be put in their proper places to save time and prevent accidents
Other Safety RulesTo help prevent back injuries, heavy objects should be lifted with the legs, not with the back
Other Safety RulesLoose clothing, jewelry, and long hair can cause serious injury by getting caught in saws, drills and other equipment with rotating or turning parts
Other Safety RulesThe types of safety protection devices needed depend on the work being done in a shop, but the minimum protection should be wearing safety glasses
Other Safety RulesThe best protective clothing for agricultural workers is coveralls
Causes of Farm AccidentsFarm machinery 44%Almost halfAccidents among farmers most often involve machinery
Causes of Farm AccidentsDrowning 12%Hit by Objects 9%Electrical Current 7%Firearms 5%Falls 5%Others 18% includes burns, animals, poisons
SafetyWhen the workers are free from danger, risk, or injury
Safety in Ag MechanicsSafety in agricultural mechanics shops depends mainly on the people who use the shops
Cause and PreventionThe major causes of accidents are unsafe actions by people and unsafe working conditions
Cause and PreventionThe best way to control accidents is prevention
Cause and PreventionThe next best approach is to use protective devices such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves, steel toe shoes, aprons, and guards
Class A FireOccurs in ordinary combustible materials such as wood and paperSymbol is green triangle
Class B FiresOccurs with flammable liquids such as gasoline or solvents
Class C FiresCaused by electricitySymbol is blue circle
Class D FiresCaused by combustible metalsSymbol is yellow star
NEW LabelingOld Labeling
Types of Fire ExtinguishersWater Class A firesCarbon Dioxide CO - Class B and C fires
Types of Fire ExtinguishersDry chemical Class A, B, and C firesClass D fire extinguisher burning metal
Location of Fire ExtinguishersExtinguishers should be located 3 to 5 above the floor so that they will be easy to reach
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