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Working Safely

Working Safely. Causes of eye injuries. Rock, soil or dust particles Objects thrown from equipment Spray cans Pesticides Tools. Goggles Safety glasses with shields Splash goggles Face shields. Eye protection. Welding masks. Protect against light and sparks Protect against flash burn

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Working Safely

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  1. Working Safely

  2. Causes of eye injuries • Rock, soil or dust particles • Objects thrown from equipment • Spray cans • Pesticides • Tools

  3. Goggles Safety glasses with shields Splash goggles Face shields Eye protection

  4. Welding masks • Protect against light and sparks • Protect against flash burn • Protect against UV and infrared light

  5. Sunglasses • UV absorbent block 99% rays • Lenses labeled 400nm block 99% rays • Polycarbonate filter 100% UV rays • Photo chromatic are 100% UV protection

  6. Eyewear fit • Comfortable • Fit snugly • Shouldn’t interfere with work or vision • Durable • Easily cleaned

  7. Cost of eyewear • Goggles and sunglasses available for under $10 • Welding masks available for under $50 • Photo chromatic lenses around $200

  8. Slow Moving Vehicles(SMV)

  9. Farming and accidents • Approximately 30,000 accidents/year involving farm machinery • Most machinery has a maximum speed of 20 MPH • Loud engines prevent drivers from hearing approaching traffic

  10. Even at 400 feet (a sizable distance), the driver of a car traveling at 55 MPH has less than 10 seconds to react and avoid an accident with a SMV traveling at 20 MPH.

  11. Why use a slow moving vehicle emblem? • It’s the law! • Warns other traffic that you are a SMV • Cautions other drivers to slow down

  12. All vehicles traveling less tan 25 MPH on a public road must display the SMV emblem on the back of their vehicle. Tractors Horse-drawn carriages Mowers Construction equipment It’s the law!

  13. 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 SMV Emblem Law

  14. Emblem maintenance • Sunlight causes fading • Inspect monthly • Effectiveness • Cleanliness • Keep extras on hand • Check for secure mounting

  15. Buying your emblem • Look for ASAE compliance • Reputable dealer • $8 - $10 per emblem

  16. Lockout/Tagout

  17. What is lockout/tagout? • Step by step procedure • Defines protocol for appropriate shut down of equipment and machinery • Prevents injury from unexpected energy release

  18. Electricity Thermal Chemical Hydraulic Pneumatic Mechanical Gravity What are some sources of energy?

  19. 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 preventing the operation of the equipment until maintenance is complete.

  20. Tagout Attachment 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.

  21. Why develop lockout/tagout protocol? • Prevents injuries • Serves as a warning • Sets a standard • Identifies mechanic • Assures equipment is secure

  22. Lockout/Tagout procedure • Notification that procedure is scheduled • Shut down machinery • Locate the isolating device • Check condition of locks and tags • Affix lock and tag • Attempt to restart • Ready for servicing

  23. When maintenance is complete: • Reapply safety guards • Notify about energy restoration • Remove locks and tags • Restore energy

  24. Locks Provide physical restraint Can’t be removed Can’t be ignored Tags Can be bypassed May not be legible Can fall off Why is lockout preferred?

  25. Purchase locks and tags that: • Identify who applied device • Identify who is servicing equipment • Withstand environmental factors • Withstand chemical exposure • Secure fasteners • Legible

  26. Standardized locks and tags • Same color • Same shape • Same size

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