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2 The Colors of Safety Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Unit 6 – Lesson 6.1 Safety Beyond the Classroom

3 Safety Colors Used as indicators, reduces need for words Each color or combination of colors conveys a specific message Messages these colors can convey: –Alert people to danger or hazards –Help locate certain objects –Help people react quickly to emergencies 3

4 Safety Colors 4 Red Orange Yellow Blue -Danger or emergency such as safety switches and fire equipment -Caution around moving parts of machinery -Used to convey Information -Warning to hazards like sharp edges or openings

5 Safety Colors -Indicates the presence of Safety equipment 5 Green White White &Black Stripes Gray -Indicates work area -Used for traffic to Stop before entering white zone -Traffic Markings

6 Major Safety Concerns Fire –Presence of flammable and combustible materials –Many heat sources Electrocution –High voltage equipment Bodily injury –Crushing, smashing, pinching, abrasions

7 Components Needed for Fire 7 The three components needed for fire: –Fuel –Heat –Oxygen Together, they are known as the fire triangle. To produce a fire all three elements must be present. Fuel Oxygen Heat

8 Preventing Fires Removing one of the sides of the fire triangle will eliminate the fire. Fire prevention is important in the shop and laboratory. –Use fire only in safe surroundings –Store combustible materials and fuels properly 8

99 References Herren, R. V., & Donahue, R. L. (2000). Delmar’s agriscience dictionary with searchable CD-ROM. Albany, NY: Delmar. Herren, R. V., & Cooper, E. L. (2010). Agricultural mechanics: Fundamentals & applications (6 th ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.