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Personal Safety in Ag Mechanics

Personal Safety in Ag Mechanics. Ag I Safety: Unit 1. Objectives. State how to create a safe workplace Recognize hazards in agricultural mechanics. Safety . Freedom from accidents Common causes of accidents are Falling Inhaling Electrical contact Exposure to heat/cold Striking against

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Personal Safety in Ag Mechanics

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  1. Personal Safety in Ag Mechanics Ag I Safety:Unit 1

  2. Objectives • State how to create a safe workplace • Recognize hazards in agricultural mechanics

  3. Safety • Freedom from accidents • Common causes of accidents are • Falling • Inhaling • Electrical contact • Exposure to heat/cold • Striking against • Getting hit • Getting caught in • Exposure to fire

  4. The Safe Place to Work • Workers need to be aware of the hazards that exsists and take precautions as needed

  5. Protective Clothing

  6. Protective Clothing and Devices • Eyes, ears hands, arms, feet and legs are easily injured • Best protection is PREVENTION • The next best approach is to protect the body where injury may occur

  7. Safety Glasses and Face Shields • Face and eyes are the most critical body part to be protected • Glasses and goggles should have impact resistant lenses and side shields • They should fit the face • Be clean • Shaded lenses should be used for welding • Clear lenses can be worn under a welding helmet

  8. Hair Restraints • Long hair needs to be pulled back to keep it from being caught in turning equipment

  9. Coveralls • Versatile; protect arms, body, legs • Should fit well and be easily removable • Should button at or zip to the neck • Should not have cuffed sleeves or pant legs

  10. Aprons • Should be made of heavy cloth or leather • Protect the front of the body and upper legs • Should be limited in use to work at benches • Vinyl or rubber should be worn when liquids are used

  11. Shop Coats • Same benefits of aprons plus additional body protection • Easy to put on • Most used

  12. Footwear • Leather shoes with steel toes are recommended • Our shop • Closed toe shoes are required

  13. Gloves • Protect hands • Leather for protection from heat, abrasion or impact • Rubber or vinyl for liquids or chemicals

  14. Hard Hats • Needed when working where objects are above head level or flying objects are a risk

  15. Mask & Respirators • Needed to filter out particles of dust or spray paint • Should be worn when sanding, painting or wherever dust is ecountered • Forced ventilation (shop fan) should be used when welding

  16. Ear Protection • Muffs or plugs • Recommended when the intensity, frequency or duration of noise reaches certain levels • Noise intensity—the engery in the sound waves • Noise duration—the length of time a person is exposed to a sound • OSHA has established that a 90 dB noise level for an 8 hour period is the maximum safe limit • The decible (dB) os the standard unit of sound

  17. Summary • Safety is freedom from accident • A safe place to work can be achieved by being aware of hazards and take precautions against them. • Protective clothing such as safety glasses, shop coats, and ear protection should be worn at all times.

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