Agricultural MechanicsFundamentals & ApplicationsChapter 4Personal Safety in Agricultural Mechanics

A Safe Workplace Most injuries can be avoided!PrecautionsInstall all electrical devices properlyInstall machines according to specificationsKeep tools and equipment adjusted and fittedProvide proper storageKeep work areas cleanKeep moving parts shieldedAvoid likelihood of falling objectsAvoid flight path of objects that could be thrown by machinesUse protective clothing and devicesMove around shop slowlyRead and heed all precautions

Color Coding SystemDeveloped by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Safety Committee of the American Vocational Association.Used to:Alert to dangerHelp locate objectsMake a pleasant work environmentPromote cleanliness and orderHelp for quick emergency reactions

Color CodesRed=Dangersafety switches and fire equipment.Orange=Warningmachine hazards, electrical switches, levers, and controls.Yellow=Cautionparts that control the machine. Yellow and black stripes mark stairs, protruding objects, and stationary hazards.Blue=Informationwarning or caution signs.

Codes Cont.Green=Safetypresence of safety equipment and materials.Black & Yellow Diagonal Stripes = RadioactivityRadiation Hazards.White/White and Black Stripes = Traffic AreasGrayfloors, machine bodies, and table tops.

Focal ColorsIvoryhighlight or improve visibility.Vista Greenpaint bodies of machines, cabinets, and stationary tools.Aluminumwaste containers.

Protective ClothingSafety Glasses and Face ShieldsContained HairCoveralls (no cuffs, strings, or ties)ApronsShop CoatsFootwearGlovesHardhatsMasks and RespiratorsEarmuffs and Ear Plugs

Important TermsSafetyfreedom from accidents.Focal Colorused to draw attention to large items.Noise Intensitythe energy in the sound waves.Noise Durationthe length of time a person is exposed to a sound.Decibelstandard unit of sound.