GENERAL SHOP SAFETY

Ag Mechanics Safety Procedures

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Prevention is the key to success! Agricultural and agribusiness

occupations are among the nation's most hazardous occupations. Many of the same hazards that occur in the workplace are found in the school agriculture laboratory.

Name some of the most dangerous agriculture occupations?

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What makes these occupations so dangerous? Work alone Water is used a lot in conjunction with

electricity Noise levels are too high Chemicals are used (pesticides, splashing) Heavy work (lifting) Eye hazards (nails, dust, grinding, etc) Respiratory exposure (dust and chemicals)

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Related Stories of Accidents. Identify Potential and hazards in shop. What is defined as “accident”

“An unfortunate event causing loss or injury resulting from carelessness, unawareness, ignorance, or a combination of causes.”

EFY 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts 20% are caused by unsafe conditions

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Factors: Background of a person

Personal habits Inexperience

Defects of Person Lack of knowledge or skill Improper attitude (not willing) Physical deficiency (not able)

Unsafe Acts and Conditions (Unlimited list)

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Leading Cause of Lost work time Back problems.

8 out of 10 people in the U.S. will consult a physician for back problems sometime in their lives.

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Reaction Time: Don’t be a squirrel in the shop. Lab

Understanding MSDS Sheets:Material Safety Data Sheets

Product identification Hazardous components Physical data Fire and explosion hazard data such as: Health hazard data Reactivity data Spill and disposal procedures Protective equipment needed Storage and handling precautions Transportation data and additional informationMSDS

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On Job Accidents Under what circumstances are companies held

liable for accidents? If the employer is negligent.

What should be done in case of an accident? Notify the teachers of any injury or hazardous situation Call 911 if teacher or other authority figures are not available If someone is injured with chemicals:

flush with water send/take the chemical label and MSDS with the patient

In the case of volatile materials, clear everyone from the area If excessive bleeding occurs, apply pressure If a victim is in contact with electrical power, cut the power before

trying to pull them off the source. Read “Joe Goes Safe”

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Safety Equipment What are some safety equipment that are to

be used in the shop? Safety Glasses Welding helmet Face Shields Proper Protective Equipment (PPE)

Apron, Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots or closed toe shoes.

Hearing protection Mask/Respirator Gloves

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In agriculture class you will carry out many lab activities. While no human activity is completely risk free, if you use common sense and a bit of knowledge or the situation, you will encounter few problems. Sensible lab conduct won't happen by memorizing a list of rules -- although they are important and do help.

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Dressing for Safety Safety in the shop means protecting yourself and fellow students. Dressing for safety is up to you. Safety is your job.

Eye Safety The fear of being blinded probably haunts us more than any

other fear. This is understandable, because the loss of vision could mean the end of a career.

The best way to protect your eyes is to wear safety glasses, goggles, and a face shield, all the time in the shop.

If you normally wear glasses for distance vision or reading, your optometrist can make your prescription in tempered glass just as regular safety glasses are made. However, this is not an option in the classroom shop.

Safety Glasses or Goggles must be worn “ALL THE TIME.”

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Safety Glasses- Offer minimum eye protection and are the first line of defense for the eyes. Safety Glasses must be worn at all times in the shop!!!!!!!!!!!

Hair Restraints- Hair must be tied back in the shop. Some accidents are caused by hair getting caught in the machines.

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Clothing The easiest way to avoid problems with

clothing is to remember not to wear anything that hangs or dangles. Shorts, sandals, parachute pants, frayed pants, football jerseys, and ties should not be worn in the shop.

Clothing must cover and protect your arms and legs. Long sleeve shirts, pants, and or coveralls

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Fire Safety Fire will spread very quickly in a shop because

many flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oils, and paints, are stored there. Probably the single greatest safety precaution in a shop is to prevent fires. One cup of gasoline has the same power potential as one stick of dynamite.

Components of a Fire Triangle

Fuel – any combustible material

►Heat – enough to raise the fuel to its ignition temperature

►Oxygen – necessary to sustain combustion

Classes of Fire

CLASS

TYPE OF MATERIAL TYPE OF EXTINGUISHER

EXTINGUISHING ACTION

A WOOD, PAPER, TEXTILES

SPRAY FOAM SODA ACID

MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL

COOLING, QUENCHING

B GASOLINE, OIL, GREASE, PAINT

SPRAY FOAM

CARBON DIOXIDE

MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL

DRY CHEMICAL

SMOTHERING, BLANKETING

C ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER, MOTORS

MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL

CARBON DIOXIDE

DRY CHEMICAL

NON-CONDUCTING, SMOTHERING

D COMBUSTIBLE METALS, STEEL WOOL

MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL

SMOTHERING

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Fire Extinguisher Class A- Ordinary Combustibles includes

wood, papers, and trash. No presence of electricity and (or) liquid.

Class B- Flammable Liquids, include fuels, greases, paint, and other liquids as long as they are not in the presence of electricity

Class C- Electrical Equipment. Class C fires involve the presence of electricity.

Class D- Combustible Materials are metals that burn.

Note: Extinguishers must be serviced yearly.

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Degree of Burns 1st Degree burn: The burn

site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Least Degree

2nd Degree burn: The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.

3rd Degree burn: The burn site appears white or charred. There is no sensation in the area since the nerve endings are destroyed.

Second and third-degree burns require the immediate attention of a physician or other healthcare provider.

SAFETY COLORSSAFETY COLORS

These colors are used to alert These colors are used to alert people of certain objects and people of certain objects and danger or hazards.danger or hazards.

These colors are used to alert These colors are used to alert people of certain objects and people of certain objects and danger or hazards.danger or hazards.

SAFETY COLORSSAFETY COLORS Red: Danger (Red is used to identify

areas or items of danger or emergency such as safety switches and fire equipment).

Orange: Warning (Orange is used to designate machines hazards such as edges and openings).

SAFETY COLORSSAFETY COLORS

YellowYellow: Caution (Yellow is used is used to identify parts of machines, such as wheels, levers and knobs that adjust the machine.

Blue: Information (Blue is used as signs of warning or caution): Out Of Order

Green: Safety (Safety equipment, safety areas, first aid and medical practice).

SAFETY COLORSSAFETY COLORS

BlackBlack andand YellowYellow StripesStripes: Designated for Radiations Hazards

WhiteWhite: Traffic Areas-Arrows show direction of traffic

WhiteWhite and Black StripesStripes: Traffic markings, Barricades

GrayGray: Floors- Floors of the work area

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Personal Safety Conduct yourself in a manner appropriate to

safety. (no horse playing or fooling around)

Always “think” before acting or doing anything. Safety practices are extremely important in

every area of the shop. Many accidents involving personal injury can

be avoided if proper safety practices are followed. Shop fires resulting in expensive damage and personal injury have often been caused by careless safety practices.

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Shop Safety Rules: Floors and walkways must be kept clear and

unobstructed at all times. Workbenches should be kept clean. Parts

that are stacked carelessly on workbenches may fall and result in serious injury.

Be very careful around belts, pulleys, wheels, chains, or any other driving mechanism. Be especially aware of leaning against a belt and pulley when it’s not moving.

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Tools are put back in the respective area Turn off and unplug all equipment and

return to respective locations Report all accidents.

Note: There are two areas of housekeeping for which you

will be responsible: Your work area and the shop in general. A clean, organized work area will help you be a better student. If your area is clean and organized, chances are your work will be the same.