Safety Aspects of Agricultural Mechanics
6831.13
Color Coding
• Is used in the shop to alert people to dangers and hazards
Green
• The color in the safety color code that designates the location of safety and first aid equipment
Red
• The color in the safety color code that designates fire fighting equipment
Orange
• The color in the safety color code that designates dangerous parts of equipment that may cut or otherwise injure
Yellow
• The color in the safety color code that designates caution
Blue
• Color in the safety color code that designates caution against starting equipment while it is defective
Ivory
• The color in the safety color code that reflects light and shows the way
Vista Green
• Paints bodies of machines, stationary equipment and cabinets
Aluminum
• Paints waste containers
Decibels
• Unit of measurement of noise is decibels
Hearing Loss
• Hearing loss caused by level and time exposed
90 Decibels
• Hearing damage may occur if excessively exposed to noise above 90 decibels
Safety Policy and Procedures
• Policy is a plan
• Procedure is an action
Housekeeping and Organization
• To be safe and efficient, a shop must be large enough to have reasonable space for each person working in the shop
Housekeeping and Organization
• A clean and well organized shop decreases the chance of accidents
Housekeeping and Organization
• An 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 Organization
• Tools and materials should be put in their proper places to save time and prevent accidents
Other Safety Rules
• To help prevent back injuries, heavy objects should be lifted with the legs, not with the back
Other Safety Rules
• Loose 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 Rules
• The 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 Rules
• The best protective clothing for agricultural workers is coveralls
Causes of Farm Accidents
• Farm machinery – 44%– Almost half
• Accidents among farmers most often involve machinery
Causes of Farm Accidents
• Drowning – 12%
• Hit by Objects – 9%
• Electrical Current – 7%
• Firearms – 5%
• Falls – 5%
• Others – 18% includes burns, animals, poisons
Safety
• When the workers are free from danger, risk, or injury
Safety in Ag Mechanics
• Safety in agricultural mechanics shops depends mainly on the people who use the shops
Cause and Prevention
• The major causes of accidents are unsafe actions by people and unsafe working conditions
Cause and Prevention
• The best way to control accidents is prevention
Cause and Prevention
• The next best approach is to use protective devices such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves, steel toe shoes, aprons, and guards
Class A Fire
• Occurs in ordinary combustible materials such as wood and paper
• Symbol is green triangle
Class B Fires
• Occurs with flammable liquids such as gasoline or solvents
Class C Fires
Caused by electricity
Symbol is blue circle
Class D Fires
• Caused by combustible metals
• Symbol is yellow star
NEW Labeling
Old Labeling
Types of Fire Extinguishers
• Water – Class A fires
• Carbon Dioxide CO - Class B and C fires
Types of Fire Extinguishers
• Dry chemical – Class A, B, and C fires• Class D fire extinguisher – burning metal
Location of Fire Extinguishers
• Extinguishers should be located 3 ½’ to 5’ above the floor so that they will be easy to reach
Safety Aspects of Agricultural Mechanics
6831.13
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