Directorate: Curriculum FET

SUBJECT and GRADE Agricultural Technology 10

TERM 1 Week 5
TOPIC Safety – Farm safety
AIMS OF LESSON  At the end of this lesson you should be able to understand the following concepts:
 Basic general safety regulations:
• Safe handling and regulations applicable to all workshop equipment,
• Farm equipment, as well as skills and construction processes, must be handled by the content
which is covered during the year.
SOURCES Textbook-based resources
Agricultural Technology Learner Book Grade 10:
INTRODUCTION  The purpose of this lesson is to provide content that is associated with the application of safety in and
around the work area where the learner will be involved.

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CONCEPTS AND Safety
SKILLS
 Occupational Health and Safety Act: OHS Act Introduction to the OHS Act. Rules applicable to farm safety
and the safe handling of machines.

General farm safety tips.

 Do not smoke near fuel tanks, gas cylinders or dusty areas where the cigarette may cause a fire or even an
explosion.
 Do not inhale fumes from the car's exhaust system. It contains carbon dioxide and is extremely toxic.
 No passengers should be allowed on a tractor's mudguard or any other part of the tractor to drive.
 Power take-offs are very dangerous and workers must take care when working with them.
 Pesticide equipment uses hazardous substances and must be used under extreme care and supervision.

 If a tractor is operated on a slope, care must be taken that the tractor does not overturn due to a too steep
slope.
 Care must be taken that a tractor does not fall over when pulling heavy objects.
 Prevent animals and people from coming into contact with mixers, pulleys, tyres, blades and chains when
using harvesters, hammer mills, cutting machines etc.
 Avoid working below power lines.
 Always switch off the machine and wait until it has stopped completely before repair or maintenance

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 Do not wear loose clothing that can get caught in machinery. Similarly, long hair should be tied back or kept
under a cap.
 Use safety equipment. Certain tasks require wearing glasses to protect vision and
earplugs to protect hearing. People working near noisy equipment run the risk of
developing permanent hearing loss due to exposure to loud noise.
 Never work under raised mobile equipment, loads or spare parts. Block or support any lift
equipment when someone is working on or under it.
 Get a qualified person who regularly inspects your mobile equipment. If a defect is found,
people at risk must be protected and the problem must be repaired before the equipment can be used again.
 Keep an inspection and maintenance register of services to the equipment
 Visually inspect the equipment before switching it on.
 Check the surrounding area to make sure no one can be injured when the equipment is
switched on or off.

ACTIVITIES / 1. What does OHS means?

ASSESSMENT
2. Name FIVE general farm safety tips that have been learned.
CONSOLIDATION  The lesson covered all the content as prescribed by the CAPS.
 At the end of the lesson you should be able to understand the content, concepts and concepts involving the
principles of safety of chemicals.

VALUES  Note: The knowledge and skills you have acquired in these safety sections will help you to better understand the
content and serve as an introduction to all the topics covered in Agricultural Technology.