Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byJocelyn Daniels Modified over 9 years ago
1
Agricultural Engineering Part 1 Obj. 6.02: Understand basic agricultural engineering principles and practices Images courtesy of Google Images
2
Shop Safety Awareness and Principles for Safety Of all farm related accidents, nearly 50% involve working with machinery Safety involves developing an environment free from danger, risk, or injury Number one key to shop safety is the people who use the shop Those who work in a shop should always: Be trained in safe and proper tool operations Pass a safety test prior to using the shop
3
Shop Safety Awareness and 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 sure all machines have safety shields in place prior to and during operation
4
Shop Safety Awareness and Principles for Safety Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and devices: Safety glasses or goggles should always be worn to prevent eye injury from dust and flying objects Leather steel-toed shoes offer protection from items dropped or falling on the feet Ear protection (plugs or muffs) can prevent hearing loss when the noise level exceeds 90 dB (decibels) Other safety clothing may be required for certain work such as welding
6
Safety Color Coding in the Agricultural Mechanics Shop Development of Safety Color Coding National organizations worked together to develop the system The American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Safety Committee of the American Vocational Association published the code Color coding alerts people to dangers and hazards, provides information to help on reacting quickly in an emergency Each color or combination of colors conveys a special message based on a standard code
7
Basic Safety Code Colors RED Identifies areas of danger Used on safety switches and fire extinguishers Red = Danger ORANGE Designates machine hazards, such as edges and openings Also used as background for electrical switches, levers and controls Orange = Warning
8
Basic Safety Code Colors YELLOW Identifies wheels, levers, and knobs that adjust or control machines Yellow = Caution BLUE Used on signs such as “Out of Order” to identify broken shop equipment that does not work or does not work properly Blue = Information GREEN Indicates the presence of first aid and safety equipment Green = Safety
9
Fire Hazards in the Agricultural Mechanics Shop The Fire Triangle – components necessary for a fire: Fuel – any combustible material that will burn Oily rags, sawdust, paper, ect. Heat – most materials burn if they are made hot enough Oxygen (O) – gas in the atmosphere that is not a fuel, but must be present for fuels to burn
10
Fire Hazards in the Agricultural Mechanics Shop Fire Prevention Take away one of the components of the fire triangle and fire will not start or will stop if already started What is one thing we can take away from the triangle to prevent a fire? Safe storage of fuels or combustible materials is the easiest fire prevention strategy Store fuels in approved containers Clean shop facilities also decrease the chance of fire and injury
11
Extinguishing Fires Fire Extinguishers Know the kind of fire extinguisher that is used for different kinds of fires prior to the fire Example: Class A Fire Extinguishers use water to control ordinary combustibles Know the placement of fire extinguishers so that time is not taken looking for the extinguisher if a fire occurs Fire Extinguishers should be hung on walls within easy reach in areas where fires would most likely occur Where is our fire extinguisher in the classroom? Why do you think it is located there? Know how to use the fire extinguisher
13
Extinguishing Fires Using a Fire Extinguisher: Generally, extinguishers are held upright The ring is pulled Lever is pressed Nozzle of the extinguisher is directed toward the base of the fire to discharge the extinguisher Other examples of extinguishing fires: Wrapping a person in a blanket whose clothes are on fire to eliminate oxygen from getting to the fire Cooling with water from a hose or bucket
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.