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Personal Safety in Ag. Mechanics

Personal Safety in Ag. Mechanics. Produced By: Aaron Cody Lucas Dylan Charles. A Safe Place To Work. Ag. Mechanics involves extensive contact with tools and machinery. So workers should be especially aware of hazards. Workers should read, and heed all safety precautions.

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Personal Safety in Ag. Mechanics

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  1. Personal Safety in Ag. Mechanics Produced By: Aaron Cody Lucas Dylan Charles

  2. A Safe Place To Work • Ag. Mechanics involves extensive contact with tools and machinery. So workers should be especially aware of hazards. • Workers should read, and heed all safety precautions.

  3. Safety Colors • Red – Danger. • Orange – Warning. • Yellow – Caution. • Blue – Information. • Green – Safety. • Black and Yellow diagonal stripes – Radioactivity. • White – marks traffic areas. • White and Black Stripes – traffic markings. • Gray – used on floors, provides contrast to safety colors.

  4. The Three Focal Colors • The focal colors designate objects and areas. They are: Ivory, Vista Green, and Aluminum. • Ivory – used to highlight, or improve visibility of certain items. • Vista Green – used to paint bodies of machines, cabinets, and stationary tools. • Aluminum – used on waste containers such as those for scrap wood, metal and rags.

  5. Protective Clothing and Devices Safety Glasses and Face Shields • Safety Glasses and Goggles • Offer minimum eye protection. Protective Clothing • Coveralls • The most versatile and all-around item for Ag. Mechanics.

  6. Protective Clothing cont. • Footwear • Leather shoes with steel toes are recommended. Many workers prefer boots with six-inch tops.

  7. Summary • Tools and machines in an ag. shop are extremely dangerous is improperly used. Every shop needs to be properly designed and organized. Everyone who uses the shop should be aware of how to use the tools properly. By following these simple guidelines, injuries can be avoided.

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