1. Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Unit 4 Personal Safety in Agricultural Mechanics

2. Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. A Safe Workplace Most injuries can be avoided! Precautions –Install all electrical devices properly –Install machines according to specifications –Keep tools and equipment in good repair –Provide proper storage –Keep work areas clean –Keep moving parts shielded –Avoid the potential for falling objects –Avoid areas where debris could be thrown by machines –Use protective clothing and safety devices –Move around shop slowly –Read and heed all precautions

3. Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Color Coding System Developed by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Safety Committee of the American Vocational Association Used to –alert to danger –help locate objects –make a pleasant work environment –promote cleanliness and order –help reaction time in emergency situations

4. Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Color Codes Red = danger: safety switches and fire equipment Orange = warning: machine hazards, electrical switches, levers, and controls Yellow = caution: machine controls Yellow and black stripes—mark stairs, protruding objects, and stationary hazards Blue = information: warning or caution signs

5. Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Color Codes (continued) Green = safety: location of safety equipment and materials Black and yellow diagonal stripes = radioactivity White/white and black stripes = traffic areas Gray: floors, machine bodies, work surfaces

6. Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Focal Colors Ivory: highlight or improve visibility Vista green: bodies of machines, cabinets, and stationary tools Aluminum: waste containers

7. Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Protective Clothing Safety glasses/face shield Contained hair Coveralls (no cuffs, strings, or ties) Apron Shop coat Appropriate footwear Gloves Hard hat Mask/respirator Earmuffs/earplugs

8. Copyright © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Important Terms Safety: freedom from accidents Focal color: used to draw attention to large items Noise intensity: the energy present in sound waves Noise duration: the length of time a person is exposed to a sound Decibel: standard unit of sound