Objective 08.01 Interpret personal safety hazard related to careers and work related to the field of agricultural engineering.

Safety Awareness Safety is being prepared since almost 50% of all farm related accidents involve working with machinery and equipment Safety is developing an environment free from danger, risk, or injury

Safety Awareness The number one key to shop safety is the people who use the shop Workers should always be trained in proper tool operations Workers should always pass a safety test before using the shop

Principles for Safety Keep the shop in an orderly manner to prevent tripping and related injuries Remove unnecessary hazards such as oily rags Minimize danger by making certain all machines have safety shields in place prier to and during operation

Principles for Safety Wear appropriate protective clothing and devices.

Principles for Safety For Example Safety glasses and goggles should always be worn to prevent eye injury from dust and flying objects Leather steel-toed shoes offer protections should items be dropped or fall on the feet

Principles for Safety Ear plugs or ear muffs can prevent hearing loss when the noise level exceeds 90dB dB: decibels