Objective Identify safety color meanings as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Development of Safety Color Coding National organizations worked together American society of Agricultural Engineers and the Safety Committee of the American Vocational Association published a code Color coding alerts people to dangers and hazards Color coding provides information to help one react quickly in an emergency

Basic Colors Red: identifies areas of danger –Used on safety switches and fire extinguishers –Red=danger

Basic Colors Orange –Designates dangerous parts of equipment that may cut or otherwise injure –Identifies wheels, levers, and knobs –Orange= Caution

Basic Colors Blue –Used on signs such as “out of order” –Used to identify broken shop equipment that does not work properly –Blue = information

Basic Colors Green Indicates the presence of: – first aid equipment –safety equipment –Safety areas Green=safety

Basic Colors Black and yellow stripes –Used to mark radiation hazards –Mark stairs –Protruding objects –Stationary hazards

Basic Colors White –White arrows indicate the direction of traffic –Work areas around objects in the shop

Body Injuries 10% head 25% body 36% arms and hands 12% legs 12% feet

Types of Accidents Farm Machinery 44% Poisoning 2% Drowning 12% Hit by objects 9% Falls 5% Firearms 6% Animals 4%

Types of Accidents Burns 2 % Electric Current 7% All Others 9%

Hair Long Hair should be restrained Can get caught in drill presses, saws or other turning equipment

Coveralls Most versatile clothing Should be kept clean to aid in fire resistance Should not be too loose because they could get caught on moving parts The best item of protective clothing for agricultural workers

OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Act Determines safety regulations Inspects businesses to insure that safety regulations are being followed