This document discusses personal safety in agricultural mechanics. It outlines various precautions that should be taken in the workplace to avoid injuries, including properly installing equipment, keeping work areas clean and organized, and using protective clothing and devices. It also describes a color coding system used to identify hazards, equipment, and safety items. Various colors represent dangers, warnings, cautions, and safety equipment. The document concludes by listing types of protective clothing recommended for the workshop, such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection.
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Chapter 4 Personal Safety in Agricultural Mechanics.ppt
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Chapter 4 Personal Safety in Agricultural Mechanics.ppt
This document discusses personal safety in agricultural mechanics. It outlines various precautions that should be taken in the workplace to avoid injuries, including properly installing equipment, keeping work areas clean and organized, and using protective clothing and devices. It also describes a color coding system used to identify hazards, equipment, and safety items. Various colors represent dangers, warnings, cautions, and safety equipment. The document concludes by listing types of protective clothing recommended for the workshop, such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection.
This document discusses personal safety in agricultural mechanics. It outlines various precautions that should be taken in the workplace to avoid injuries, including properly installing equipment, keeping work areas clean and organized, and using protective clothing and devices. It also describes a color coding system used to identify hazards, equipment, and safety items. Various colors represent dangers, warnings, cautions, and safety equipment. The document concludes by listing types of protective clothing recommended for the workshop, such as safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection.
Chapter 4Personal Safety in Agricultural Mechanics A Safe Workplace Most injuries can be avoided! Precautions Install all electrical devices properly Install machines according to specifications Keep tools and equipment adjusted and fitted Provide proper storage Keep work areas clean Keep moving parts shielded Avoid likelihood of falling objects Avoid flight path of objects that could be thrown by machines Use protective clothing and devices Move around shop slowly Read and heed all precautions 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 for quick emergency reactions Color Codes Red=Dangersafety switches and fire equipment. Orange=Warningmachine hazards, electrical switches, levers, and controls. Yellow=Cautionparts that control the machine. Yellow and black stripes mark stairs, protruding objects, and stationary hazards. Blue=Informationwarning or caution signs. Codes Cont. Green=Safetypresence of safety equipment and materials. Black & Yellow Diagonal Stripes = RadioactivityRadiation Hazards. White/White and Black Stripes = Traffic Areas Grayfloors, machine bodies, and table tops.
Focal Colors Ivoryhighlight or improve visibility. Vista Greenpaint bodies of machines, cabinets, and stationary tools. Aluminumwaste containers. Protective Clothing Safety Glasses and Face Shields Contained Hair Coveralls (no cuffs, strings, or ties) Aprons Shop Coats Footwear Gloves Hardhats Masks and Respirators Earmuffs and Ear Plugs Important Terms Safetyfreedom from accidents. Focal Colorused to draw attention to large items. Noise Intensitythe energy in the sound waves. Noise Durationthe length of time a person is exposed to a sound. Decibelstandard unit of sound.