Personal Safety in Ag Mechanics Chapter 4

How do we create a safe work place Recognize hazards in Ag mechanics List the types of parts and areas identified by various safety colors Describe what each safety color means Select appropriate clothing and devices for personal protection

Student Safety You will get tired of me telling you to be safe and what to do and put your glasses back on You will hate watching the safety videos and taking test It only takes 1 second of carelessness and some one could wind up like this

Safety means freedom from accidents That is our #1 goal this year NO ACCIDENTS No lost fingers, no head injuries and no deaths. Please I beg you be careful and pay attention

Injuries may result from Falling Inhaling Electrical contact Exposure to heat or cold Striking against Getting hit Getting caught in Exposure to fire

How do we prevent injuries Install all electrical devices according to the National Electric Code Install all machinery according to manufactures code Keep all tools and equipment adjusted or fitted according to specs Use tools and equipment skillfully

How do we prevent injuries Provide proper storage for tools, materials, fuels, chemicals, and waste materials Keep work areas clean and free of tools, materials, grease and dirt Keep moving parts properly shielded Manage all situations to avoid the likelihood of falling objects

How do we prevent injuries Avoid areas where objects may fall Avoid the flight path of objects that could be thrown by machines Protect eyes, ears, face, feet and other parts of the body with protective clothing and devices Move slowly enough to avoid creating hazards to self and others Read and head all precautions

Safety Colors National Organizations (American Society of Ag Engineers, American Vocational Association, and National Safety Council) work together to develop safety color coding systems for shops Developed to alert people to danger or hazards Help people locate certain objects Make the shop a pleasant workplace Promote cleanliness and order Help people react to emergencies

Safety Color Each color or combination of colors conveys a specific message based on a standard code You need to know what each color means and memorize the message

Red DANGER- is used to identify items of danger or emergency such as safety switches and fire equipment

Orange Warning- is used to designate machine hazards such as edges and openings Also used as background for electrical switches, levers and controls

Yellow Caution- like amber traffic lights, means be cautious. Used to ID parts of machines, such as wheels, levers and knobs that control or adjust the machine. Yellow and Black stripes are used in combination to mark stairs, protruding objects and other stationary objects

Blue Information- is used for signs if a warning or caution is intended. Such signs are made with white letters on blue background and carry messages

Green Safety- Indicates the presence of safety equipment, safety areas, first aid and medical practice

Black & Yellow Diagonal Stripes Radioactive- This marks for radiation hazards

White White is used to mark off traffic areas White arrows indicate the direction of traffic White lines also mark work areas around objects in the shop. Yellow may also be used to mark work areas too.

White and Black Stripes White and Black in alternate stripes or checkers are traffic markings An example is to mark traffic stopping barricades

Grey Grey is used on floors of work areas in the shop It provides good contrast for other safety colors

Focal Colors The nationally accepted shop safety color-coding system includes 3 focal colors A focal color is used to draw attention to large items such as machines, cabinets and floors The 3 focal colors are ivory, vista green and alumnium

Focal Colors Ivory is used to highlight or improve visability of certain items. These items include tool storage chest, tabel edges, and free standing vises and anvils

Focal Colors Vista Green is a special shade of green It is used to paint bodies of machinery, cabinets and stationary tools and contrasts with safety colors

Focal Colors Aluminum- is used on waste containers, such as ones used for Scrap wood Scrap metal Rags

Focal Colors These colors are used in combination with other colors to mark pipes, hoses and vents Lines that contain oxygen, natural gas, compressed air and water all may have these focal colors on them

Protective clothing and devices Most work situations in Ag mech require some sort of body protection What needs to be protected Eyes Ears Hands Arms Feet Legs Are the easiest to get injured

Protective clothing and devices Prevention is the best medicine The next best is protective devices

Protective clothing and devices Safety Glasses and Face Shields They are the most critical parts of the body to be protected The eyes are easily damaged and the face is easily disfigured

Protective clothing and devices Flying objects striking the head can easily cause blindness, drain bamage, or even death. Acids, caustic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, solvents, molten metal, and hot water are all dangerous materials You should have a face shield on when working with them

Protective clothing and devices Safety Glasses and goggles offer minimum protection and are the first line of defense for the eyes They should be impact resistant, should fit the face and be clear and visablie Special shaded goggles are need when using the cutting torch

Protective clothing and devices Special helmets with dark lenses are needed when using the welder Every shop should also be equipped with a special eye wash station

Protective clothing and devices Hair restraints- all students who have long hair will need to have it in a pony tail tucked into their shirt Hair can easily be grabbed by a machine and cause serious damage

Protective clothing and devices Hair protection Wool hat Head band Hard hat Hair net Are all devices that can prevent serious head injuries

Protective Clothing Coveralls- are the most vestal and all around item of clothing for Ag mech They cover every part of your body (except your face) They either have buttons or zippers and can be easily removed They do not have sleeve or pant cuffs Cuffs are dangerous because sparks can get caught in there and start burning

Protective Clothing Aprons- provide protection to the front part of your waist area Should not be worn around moving tools like saws are routers

Protective Clothing Shop Coats (lab coats)- provide upper body and upper leg protection also it is easily put on or taken off

Protective Clothing Footwear- leather shoes with steel toes are recommended when in the shop or using machinery Leather provides strength and durability they can resist some weight and liquids or sparks hitting them NO open toed shoes- If you wear them you will not be permitted in the shop and will have to do a LONG writing assignment

Protective Clothing Gloves- Keep hands warm in cold conditions, and protect the hands from cuts and abrasions When welding use leather gloves only

Protective Clothing Hardhats- must be worn when working with equipment that is over your head

Protective Clothing Masks & Respirators- cover the nose and mouth and help filter out particles of dust or spray paint Continuous inhaling of dust can lead to serious lung problems such as black lung and cancer

Protective Clothing Earmuffs and Ear Plugs- are recommended when working with certain noise levels When using certain equipment like tractors, chain saws and wood saws for hours at a time ear loose can occur. Noise Intensity refers to the energy in the sound waves

Protective Clothing Noise duration refers to the length of time a person is exposed to a sound Distance has a great effect on sound pressure or intensity A person standing 5 feet from a piece of machinery can reduce the sound pressure to 25% by moving 5 feet away The decibel (dB) is the standard unit of sound

Protective Clothing The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) has established a 90 dB noise level for an 8 hour day as the maximum safe limit

Summary What we do in the shop is dangerous if improperly used Each shop must be organized and clean to help prevent accidents from happening If you don’t know how to use a tool don’t use it ask and I will help you Our Goal no injuries