agriculture safety
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Agriculture Safety. Good Safety Attitude. Ultimately a personal choice to follow the rules Includes: Full attention on the job No horseplay No unnecessary noise Consequences will include: injury to yourself, others, or the machinery Penalties for actions. Common Hazards. thrown objects - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Good Safety Attitude
• Ultimately a personal choice to follow the rules– Includes:
• Full attention on the job• No horseplay• No unnecessary noise
• Consequences will include:– injury to yourself, others, or the machinery– Penalties for actions
Common Hazards• thrown objects• pinch points• pull in points• crush points• animal kicking, biting,
striking• hot and cold materials• toxic fumes• hazardous chemicals• sharp edges• slippery surfaces• electrical shock
Preventing Falls
• recognizing hazards• slippery foot
surfaces• cluttered steps and
areas• on-off accidents
Eye Protection• hazards• shields and goggles• lens shades• Z87 Safety ID
Wood/Metal Dust
Grinding
Heat
Infrared Light
Ultraviolet Light
Sparks
Thrown objects
Hearing Protection
• noise hazards and problems
• earplugs• earmuffs
Decibel is the unit used to measure sound.
Stream flowing = 30 dbCircular saw = 80 db
Anything over 80 db can cause injury
Jack hammer = 110 dbAirplane = 130 db
Burn Protection• burns-types and
treatments• fire extinguisher
locations• fire extinguisher-types
and operations• fire blankets• exits• smoking hazards-no
smoking areas• electrical hazards• emergency showers
1st Degree = redness2nd Degree = blistering3rd Degree = tissue &
nerve damage
Fire Requirements
• Oxygen– Atmospheric air has 20% oxygen
• Higher altitudes have less oxygen
• Fuel– Can be any number of sources from combustibles,
fuels, electric, or metal
• Heat– Flash point is when the combustible material is hot
enough to burst into flame. This is different for each material.
Fire Extinguishers
• Class A– Ordinary combustibles: wood, plastic, etc.
• Class B– Flammable liquids: gas, grease, paints, etc.
• Class C– Electrical equipment: breaker boxes, outlets
• Class D– Metals that burn: magnesium,
Avoidance of Fumes & Gases
• Proper ventilation• fan operation• respirators and face masks• Poisonous liquid fumes• welding fumes• paint fumes• exhaust fumes• pesticide fumes• medicine fumes• chemical fumes
Electrical Shock Prevention• equipment in good
condition• proper grounding• dry areas• Less than 1 amp
kills
Proper Lifting Technique
• protect hands and feet
• straight back, bent knees
Proper Clothing Apparatus
• shop coats• coveralls• hard hats• hard toe shoes• gloves• rain gear• goggles• skull cap• respirator• ear plugs
Accident Care
• location of first-aid kit• first-aid treatment and procedures• nurse location• emergency telephone numbers• accident reporting forms
Safety Training
• Read the manual• Read the label(s)• Know your rights• Review safety issues
Personal Hygiene
• clean uniform, clothes, and
personal equipment
• clean hands and fingernails before
and/or after work
• hair length and care
OSHA
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration• A Government agency that regulates worksite
safety.• 4” thick binder with safety regulations!• 10+ employee businesses are subject to
unannounced visits. Smaller businesses are visited when an accident happens or on a call only basis
Safety Labels• MSDS Labels
– Material safety and data sheets– Names chemical and helps with remedy for the
doctor/poison control center• Cabinet warning signs
– Poison – Flammable – Extreme Pressure• Hauling labels
– Required by transportation department• SMV signs
– Slow Moving Vehicle sign for under 20 mph
Stay Safe!!
• You only have one life, 10 fingers, 2 eyes, and 2 ears.
• Can you live with yourself if you caused someone else to be critically injured?
• Hospital bills and equipment repair is very expensive.
• Some day you’ll have a family to provide for.