Gearing Up for Safety Production Agriculture Safety Training

Gearing Up for Safety Production Agriculture Safety Training Lesson Eight: Repairing Agricultural Equipment 8 -1

Lesson Eight Outline n Well-maintained machinery n Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) n Hoists and jacks n Hand tools n Using the five senses n Power tools n Safe shops n Service techniques n Proper lifting 8 -2

Characteristics of Well-Maintained Tractors and Machinery n Increased productivity n Fewer breakdowns n Less plugging/clogging n Reduced operator exposure to hazards n Reduced physical effort n Reduce Stress 8 -3

Activity What are risks associated with maintaining and repairing tractors and machinery? n Hand injuries n Eye injuries n Crushed n Asphyxiation n Trips and falls n Burns n Impact by flying objects n Electrocution n Head injuries 8 -4

Activity The Five Senses Can Warn of Potential Dangers What is the Sense? n n Leaks Smoke What is the Sense? n n Vibrations Overheated parts What is the Sense? n n Loose or damaged components Slipping belts Five Senses Hearing Smell Sight What is the Sense? n n n Overheated components Smoke Chemicals Electrical shorts Gases Coolant leaks What is the Sense? Taste n Electrical short Touch 8 -5

Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) n Eye protection n Hearing protection n Hand protection n Feet protection n Respiratory protection 8 -6

Basic PPE n Broad-brimmed hat n Sunscreen n Hard hat n Long pants and shirt sleeves n Sunglasses 8 -7

Eye Protection n Face shield n Chemical goggles n Welding lenses n Safety glasses/goggles n Sunglasses 8 -8

Hearing Protection n Ear plugs n Ear muffs n Environmentally controlled cabs n Mufflers n Electronic ear plugs 8 -9

Activity What is OSHA’s maximum exposure to unprotected constant sound levels? For example, normal conversation is typically around 50 to 60 decibels (d. B(A)). A rock concert is typically round 110 to 130 and jet plane at the ramp is about 125. Duration per day (hrs. ) Sound level d. B(A) 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 1 1/2 102 1 105 1/2 110 1/4 115 Examples Sound Levels in d. B(A) 74 -112 77 -120 79 -89 80 -105 81 -102 83 -116 85 -106 85 -115 88 -94 93 -97 Agriculture Tractor Chainsaw Riding mower Combine Grain dryer Crop dusting aircraft Orchard sprayer Pig squeals Garden tractor Grain grinding 8 -10

Hand Feet Protection n Hand n Chemical gloves n Work gloves n Insulated gloves n Feet n Steel toed shoes n Composite toed shoes n Slip resistant 8 -11

Respiratory Protection n Dust masks n Respirator n N 95 n Cartridge n Self contained breathing apparatus n Environmentally controlled cab NOTE: Use of respiratory protection may require a physical and/or fit testing 8 -12

Characteristics of a Safe Shop Area n Accessible and Convenient location n Equipped with PPE and safety devices (fire extinguishers and first aid kit) n Well maintained and organized n Non-slip flooring and proper drainage 8 -13

Characteristics of a Safe Shop Area n Adequate lighting n Properly grounded electrical outlets n Climate control and proper ventilation n Appropriate storage n Properly guarded tools n Secured tanks (oxygen, acetylene, propane, etc. ) n Eye wash station NOTE: Do not remove ground prong on electrical tools 8 -14

Activity What are the steps for safe lifting? 1. Identify the individual 2. List the proper and you believe did the best improper lifting job of safely and properly procedures you saw lifting a heavy object during the demonstration 8 -15

Steps for Safe Lifting 1. Bend knees 3. Keep object close 2. Lift with legs, not back Click on image to play video NOTE: Back injury is the most common reported farm-related injury under worker compensation claims` 8 -16

Safety Measures for Using Jacks and Hoisting Equipment n Identify load capacity and do n n not exceed it Know the weight of object to be lifted Stabilize load with wooden blocks or jack stands Lift no higher than necessary Inspect jack and hoist for wear or damage Be aware: n n Jacks can fail The higher the object, the less stable it is NOTE: Never use concrete blocks 8 -17

Safe Use of Hand Tools n Select the right tool for the job n Use tools as they were intended n Keep tools in good condition and sharp n Store tools when not in use n Clean and inspect tools after use 8 -18

Basic Safety Procedures for Power Tool Use n Grinders n Drills n Saws n Welders n Bench grinders n Reciprocating saws NOTE: Current HOOA regulations do not allow youth under 16 to operate any type of powered circular or chain saw 8 -19

Basic Welding Safety n Proper eye protection (different for oxy-acetylene and arc welders) n Ventilation n Leather gloves, apron, long sleeves and pants n Foot protection n Area free of combustibles NOTE: Fire extinguisher must be present 8 -20

Prevention of Electrical Shock from Power Tools n Three conductor grounded plug n Double-insulated tools n Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) n Proper size/gauge extension cord NOTE: Avoid using corded power tools in wet areas 8 -21

Steps to Take Before Servicing Equipment Shut off power to equipment Remove key or lock out source of power Lower or lock raised components into safety position to release stored energy Release stored energy Non-contact voltage detector NOTE: Check with your supervisor before attempting any repair 8 -22

Operators Manuals Include Procedures for Certain Maintenance Tasks n Fueling n Inflating tires n Checking air filter n Checking cooling system n Jumpstarting 8 -23

How could this have been prevented? Local catcher suffers hand injury Gearing Up Daily News Winters – Lindsey Gonzales was on her way to becoming the first player in the history of the Lady Blizzards Softball team to be on the All-Conference squad but her chances might be slim after an accident that will keep her out of the last six games of the season. Gonzales was helping her father in his workshop Tuesday evening when the accident occurred. Gonzales was prying open the lid of a paint can when the screwdriver she was using slipped, stabbing her hand. Upon seeing the accident, Richard Gonzales rushed his daughter to the Runnels County Medical Center for treatment on her injured hand. “It happened so quickly. I didn’t look right away but I knew it was bad by the intensity of the pain, ” said Lindsey. “Now I have to go to a specialist in Dallas to see if there will be any permanent damage. ” Jenny Cannon, a representative from the Runnels County Medical Center, said that Lindsey might have serious nerve damage in her hand. “The specialist that she will see in Dallas will determine if the injury is permanent. ” The Lady Blizzards’ season has been the most successful in the program’s short existence. Coach Harry Wallace wishes the best for Lindsey and hopes that she will be able to return next 8 -24 year during her senior season.