Application of Safety Procedures in Classroom / Lab Introduction to Agriculture Application of Safety Procedures in Classroom / Lab
Understand why safety is important Results of Causes of injuries. 88% of shop injuries are involved with equipment use. 38% Caused by Misuse of Equipment. 4% Caused by Equipment Malfunction.
Understand why safety is important Leading injuries caused by equipment Lacerations 71% Burns 6% Abrasions 5% Equipment that causes lacerations, burns & abrasions Table saw 15% All other saws 15% Band saw 13% Welding machine 4%
Understand why safety is important Impact of injuries Pain & Suffering Loss of Limbs Loss of School or Work Time Cost Effect on Grades Effect on Athletics in the School
Safety Hazards Causes of Accidents Communication Poor Work Habits Drug & Alcohol Abuse Lack of Skill Intentional Acts Unsafe Acts
Causes of Accidents Communication Failure to comply with instructions and Warning Signs
Causes of Accidents Safety Colors Red – Danger Orange – Warning Yellow – Caution Blue – Information Green – Safety Black & Yellow Diagonal Stripes – Radioactive White – Traffic areas White & Black Stripes – Traffic Markings Gray - Floors
Causes of Accidents Poor Work Habits Procrastinating- Delayed Repair, Delayed or Improper Cleaning, etc. “Never put off tomorrow what you can do today.”
Causes of Accidents Poor Work Habits Horseplay
Causes of Accidents Drug & Alcohol Abuse Legal & Illegal – Decreased Awareness
Causes of Accidents Lack of Skill Intentional Acts Lack of Proper Training Failure to Read Operators Manual Intentional Acts People purposefully causing dangerous situations.
Causes of Accidents Unsafe Acts Not wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Improper use of tools
Causes of Accidents Failure to Control Fire Sources Fuel Heat Oxygen
Preventing Fires Work in well ventilated areas Do Not smoke or light matches when working near combustibles. Keep oily and greasy rags away from heat sources. Store combustibles in approved containers
Extinguishing Fires Classes of Fires and Fire Extinguishers Class A – Ordinary Combustible (Wood, Paper) Class B – Grease, Liquid, Gasses Class C – Electrical Class D – Metal
Preventing Accidents How can general safety procedures be applied to classroom / lab / farm situations?
Lab Safety A. Always wear proper eye protection. B. Observe all warning signs. C. Use the proper tools for the job. D. Be aware of you surroundings. E. Know where your fire extinguishers are. F. Wear gloves for your protection. G. Use properly grounded tools.
Classroom Safety A. Always wear proper eye protection. B. Report any injuries to instructor. C. No Running or Horseplay. D. Report defective tools to instructor. E. Observe all warning signs.
Sources: Textbooks Herren, Ray V., Cooper, Elmer L., Agriculture Fundamentals & Applications, Albany, NY, Delmar 2002-2004 Core Curriculum Introductory Craftskills, Columbus, OH, Prentice Hall, 2004 NCCER Chapter 1