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Objective 13.02 Research safety aspects of agricultural mechanics
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Causes and Prevention Safety: when the workers are free from danger, risk or injury. Safety in agricultural mechanics shops depends mainly on the people who use the shops The major causes of accidents are unsafe actions by people and unsafe working conditions
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Causes and Prevention (Continued) The best way to control accidents is prevention The next best approach is to use protective devices –Safety glasses –Face shields –Gloves –Steel toe shoes –Aprons –Guards
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Classes of Fires Class A: ordinary combustibles such as wood or paper –Symbol is green triangle Class B: caused by flammable liquids such as gasoline or solvents –Symbol is a red square
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Classes of Fires Class C: caused by electricity –Symbol is a blue circle Class D: caused by combustible metals –Symbol is a yellow star
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Types of Fire Extinguishers to Use Water: class A fires Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ): used for Classes B and C fires Dry Chemical: used for Classes A, B, and C fires Only class D extinguishers will work on burning metals Extinguishers should be located 3 ½’ to 5’ above the floor so they can be easily reached.
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