safety @ farm
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Working Area Hazardous MaterialsExposure to ChemicalsOperation & maintenance of Machineries
Where , When & How DangersWhere , When & How Dangers
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Working Area Farm Buildings & Shed
• Closed for long time• No maintenance• Disorder• Grubby areas
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Sealed SilosSealed SilosExposure to Chemicals
• Fermenting silage releases nitric oxidesCan be deadlyCause permanent lung damage
• Off limits except with self-contained breathing apparatus
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• Good lighting• Handrails• Well ventilated• Clean Condition
Occupied withOccupied withFarm Buildings & Shed
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Hazardous Materials Hazardous Materials Farm Waste
• Oil and Fuel containers• Some veterinary medicines and clinical waste• Pour-on pesticides, insecticides and herbicides concentrate• Lead acid batteries, Asbestos & fluorescent lamp tubes• Cleaning chemicals, such as disinfectants and bleach
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Additional Preventive MeasuresAdditional Preventive Measures
• Close doors to hay lofts
• Secure grain and feed silos
• Never enter a grain or feed bin when unloading is in progress
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Tractors are the leading deaths cause Other Farm
machineries Agro-Chemicals
and Gases
Operation of Machineries Operation of Machineries Use in the Farm
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When use Tractors & Farm When use Tractors & Farm Machineries . . .Machineries . . .
• Stay off steep slopes• Hitch only to appropriate hitch points• Do not tow loads too heavy for tractor• When stopped
Engage break securelyUse parking lock
• Turn tractor off before leaving seat
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• Always Fasten seat belt and Operate • Avoid operating near ditches and embankments• Slow down for
TurnsCrossing slopesOn slippery surfaces
When use Tractor & Farm When use Tractor & Farm Machineries . . .Machineries . . .
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Only OperatorOnly Operator
• Do not allow additional riders • Children should NEVER be permitted on tractors
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When traveling on public roadsWhen traveling on public roads
• Turn lights and flashers on• Display SMV sign appropriately• Keep buckets to front-loaders low to the
ground
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Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
• Cab or frame that provides a safe environment• Designed to prevent death or minimize injury• Are standardized• Re-fit older tractors with ROPS
• Depends on model• Check with manufacturer
Will protect a driver in a rollover And sense of security
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Why use emblemIt’s the lawWarns other traffic that you are a SMVCautions other drivers to slow down
Slow Moving Vehicle EmblemSlow Moving Vehicle Emblem
( 2-6 ft. from ground and bottom horizontal)
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SMV Emblem LawSMV Emblem Law
Equilateral triangle
14 inches high
Fluorescent orange
Red reflective border
Clearly displayed rear and center
Placed point up
Lower edge at least 2 ft and not more than 6 ft above ground
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Lockout
The placement of a lock or a block on an energy-isolating device to prevent the operation of the machine or equipment being serviced
TagoutAttachment of a warning tag to a switch, valve or
other energy isolating device indicating that the equipment is being serviced and is inoperable until the tagout device is removed
Why is Lock-out / Tag-outWhy is Lock-out / Tag-out• Defined protocol for appropriate shut down of
equipment and machinery• Prevents injury from unexpected energy release
Steps in a Lock-out/ Tag-out Procedure Steps in a Lock-out/ Tag-out Procedure Turn off machinery Locate the isolating device Check condition of locks and tags Affix lock and tag Attempt to restart or checked Ready for servicing
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• Responsible for 15 – 20% of all farming injuries
• Often result in the amputation of fingers, toes or limbs
• Start equipment from the cab• Make sure no one is near the PTO• Never allow a child to operate a PTO• Engage Power Gradually
Power Take-off (PTO) and Power Take-off (PTO) and InjuriesInjuries
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• Turn off your Tractor or Machinery
• Disengage PTO before• Dismounting• Cleaning • Repairing • Adjusting• Re set
When When Maintenance . . .Maintenance . . .
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• Keep shielded and guarded
• Replace shields after maintenance
• Test drive line guards
When When MaintenanceMaintenance
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Additional Safety PrecautionsAdditional Safety Precautions
Never step over a rotating shaft Always walk around the tractor Use driveline specific to your tractor Prevent drawbar stress
Hurt from Animals Hurt from Animals
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• Be calm and deliberate• Speak gently
Animals have sensitive hearingReduced depth perceptionCannot see something right Always behind them
• Be watchful when deviating from routine
When handling animalsWhen handling animals
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• Announce your approach
• Touch an animal’s front or side
• Avoid common kicking region
Approaching to AnimalsApproaching to Animals
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Use caution approaching to animalsUse caution approaching to animals
• Frightened• Hurt• Sick• Protecting their young
• Particulate contaminantsDusts from silage, grains, feed
• Vapors and gasesPesticides
• Oxygen deficient atmospheres
Sealed silosManure pits
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Respiratory HazardsRespiratory Hazards
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Zoo-nosesZoo-noses
Diseases that are Transmitted from animals to humans
120 known zoo- noses
Protecting yourself and your family Protecting yourself and your family from animal diseasesfrom animal diseases
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Zoo-nose factsZoo-nose facts
• Risk of contamination depends on the disease and situation
• Animals may appear to be healthy but may be infectious
• Almost all animals can be potential carriers
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How are diseases transmittedHow are diseases transmitted
• Every day contact with animals• Transporting carcasses• By-products (feces/urine)• Scratches or bites• From milk and when milking• Contaminated soil• Contaminated meat
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• Avoid contact with diseased animals• Dispose of carcasses
properly• Vaccinate pets• Treat animal
scratches seriously• Wash hands after
handling animals
Prevention . . .Prevention . . .
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• Don’t allow juices to drip on other food
• Wash hands before and after handling food
• Don’t use the wrong cartridge for machines
• Use appropriate tools and equipments
PreventionPrevention
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Leave yourselfLeave yourself
• Checked water supply system
• Use adequate restraining and handling facilities
• Closed and locked Gates and Doors
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Wear Appropriate Cloth for Job. . .Wear Appropriate Cloth for Job. . .
• Wear snug fitting clothesLoose clothes can become entangledNever wear baggy clothing
• Avoid synthetic materialsDon’t tear and pull limbs in more
easily
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• Wear rubber gloves whenApplying pesticidesAssisting animal’s birthTreating sick animals
• Safety shoes/boots (should have metal toe cap and be
skid-resistant)
Wear Appropriate Cloth for JobWear Appropriate Cloth for Job
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Use Mask And FiltersUse Mask And Filters
Filter out substances harmful to lungs• Dusts from grains• Silage• Feed
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• Goggles• Safety glasses with shields• Splash goggles• Face shields• Sunglasses ( UV absorbent, Sturdy frames, Impact resistant
lenses)
Protect your Eye while Protect your Eye while workingworking