SAFETY PRACTICES IN THE SHOP

INTRODUCTION

• The most frequent cause of injuries and accidents in agriculture comes from the use of tools and machinery.
• 44% of all agriculture-related injuries occur while using farm machinery.

SETTING UP A SAFE SHOP

• Install equipment and machinery correctly.
• Provide storage
• Provide proper orientation
• Keep work area free of ...
• Mark any area where an object may fall
• Protect yourself

COLOR MARKINGS

• Red = Danger
• Orange = Hazard
• Yellow = Caution
• Green = Safety
• Purple = Radioactivity
• Gray = Work Area
• White/Black Stripes = traffic
• Blue = Information

PPE

• 36% - arms and hands
• 10% - head
• 25% - body

PPE

• Safety goggles/glasses
• Face shields
• Head gear
• Protective clothing
• Proper footwear
• Gloves
• Earplugs
• Masks and respirators

FIRE

• Combustible materials
• Heat
• Oxygen

PREVENTING FIRE

• Store fuels appropriately
• Keep the shop cool
• Use fire in designated areas only

EXTINGUISHING FIRES

• Class A = combustibles
• Class B = flammable liquids
• Class C = electrical equipment
• Class D = combustible metals

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• Varied
• Green triangle = Class A fire
• Red square = Class B fire
• Blue circle = Class C fire
• Yellow star = Class D fire

HOW TO USE

• Pull ring pin
• Back away 10 feet
• Aim nozzle at the BASE of the fire
• Squeeze lever and sweep nozzle side to side motion across the base of the fire

DO NOT:

• "Horseplay" in the shop
• Ignore rules and regulations

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• If you feel there is hazard in the shop, please let me know!
• Report any accidents or injuries to me IMMEDIATELY!