GENERAL SHOP

SAFETY
Ag Mechanics Safety Procedures
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 Prevention is the key to success!

 Agricultural and agribusiness occupations are

among the nation's most hazardous

occupations. Many of the same hazards that
occur in the workplace are found in the school
agriculture laboratory.

 Name some of the most dangerous

agriculture occupations?
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 What makes these occupations so dangerous?
 Work alone
 Water is used a lot in conjunction with electricity
 Noise levels are too high
 Chemicals are used (pesticides, splashing)
 Heavy work (lifting)
 Eye hazards (nails, dust, grinding, etc)
 Respiratory exposure (dust and chemicals)
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EDGE
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 Related Stories of Accidents.
 Identify Potential and hazards in shop.
 What is defined as “accident”
 “An unfortunate event causing loss or injury resulting
from carelessness, unawareness, ignorance, or a
combination of causes.”
 EFY
 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts
 20% are caused by unsafe conditions
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 Factors:
 Background of a person
 Personal habits
 Inexperience
 Defects of Person
 Lack of knowledge or skill
 Improper attitude (not willing)
 Physical deficiency (not able)
 Unsafe Acts and Conditions (Unlimited list)
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Leading Cause of Lost work time
 Back problems.

 8 out of 10 people in the U.S. will consult a physician

for back problems sometime in their lives.
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 Reaction Time:
 Don’t be a squirrel in the shop.
 Lab
 Understanding MSDS Sheets:
Material Safety Data Sheets
 Product identification
 Hazardous components
 Physical data
 Fire and explosion hazard data such as:
 Health hazard data
 Reactivity data
 Spill and disposal procedures
 Protective equipment needed
Storage and handling precautions
MSDS
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 Transportation data and additional information
Lab
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 On Job Accidents
 Under what circumstances are companies held liable for
accidents?
 If the employer is negligent.
 What should be done in case of an accident?
 Notify the teachers of any injury or hazardous situation
 Call 911 if teacher or other authority figures are not available
 If someone is injured with chemicals:
 flush with water
 send/take the chemical label and MSDS with the patient
 In the case of volatile materials, clear everyone from the area
 If excessive bleeding occurs, apply pressure
 If a victim is in contact with electrical power, cut the power before trying to pull them
off the source.
 Read “Joe Goes Safe”
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Safety Equipment
 What are some safety equipment that are to be used in

the shop?
 Safety Glasses
 Welding helmet
 Face Shields
 Proper Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Apron, Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots or closed toe shoes.
 Hearing protection
 Mask/Respirator
 Gloves
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 In agriculture class you will carry out many lab
activities. While no human activity is completely
risk free, if you use common sense and a bit of
knowledge or the situation, you will encounter few
problems. Sensible lab conduct won't happen by
memorizing a list of rules -- although they are
important and do help.
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 Dressing for Safety
 Safety in the shop means protecting yourself and fellow students.
 Dressing for safety is up to you.
 Safety is your job.

Eye Safety
 The fear of being blinded probably haunts us more than any other fear. This is
understandable, because the loss of vision could mean the end of a career.
 The best way to protect your eyes is to wear safety glasses, goggles, and a face
shield, all the time in the shop.
 If you normally wear glasses for distance vision or reading, your optometrist
can make your prescription in tempered glass just as regular safety glasses are
made. However, this is not an option in the classroom shop.
 Safety Glasses or Goggles must be worn “ALL THE TIME.”
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Safety Glasses- Offer minimum eye protection and are

the first line of defense for the eyes. Safety Glasses
must be worn at all times in the shop!!!!!!!!!!!
Hair Restraints- Hair must be tied back in the shop.
Some accidents are caused by hair getting caught in the
machines.
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Clothing
 The easiest way to avoid problems with clothing is to
remember not to wear anything that hangs or dangles.
Shorts, sandals, parachute pants, frayed pants, football
jerseys, and ties should not be worn in the shop.
 Clothing must cover and protect your arms and legs.
 Long sleeve shirts, pants, and or coveralls
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Fire Safety
 Fire will spread very quickly in a shop because many
flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oils, and paints, are
stored there. Probably the single greatest safety precaution in
a shop is to prevent fires. One cup of gasoline has the same
power potential as one stick of dynamite.
Components of a Fire Triangle

 Fuel – any
combustible
material

► Heat – enough to raise the

fuel to its ignition ► Oxygen – necessary
temperature to sustain combustion
Classes of Fire
TYPE OF MATERIAL TYPE OF EXTINGUISHING
CLASS EXTINGUISHER ACTION
A WOOD, PAPER, SPRAY FOAM SODA COOLING,
TEXTILES ACID QUENCHING
MULTIPURPOSE
DRY CHEMICAL
B GASOLINE, OIL, SPRAY FOAM SMOTHERING,
GREASE, PAINT CARBON DIOXIDE BLANKETING

MULTIPURPOSE
DRY CHEMICAL
DRY CHEMICAL
C ELECTRICAL, MULTIPURPOSE NON-CONDUCTING,
COMPUTER, DRY CHEMICAL SMOTHERING
MOTORS CARBON DIOXIDE
DRY CHEMICAL
D COMBUSTIBLE MULTIPURPOSE SMOTHERING
METALS, STEEL DRY CHEMICAL
WOOL
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Fire Extinguisher
 Class A- Ordinary Combustibles includes wood,
papers, and trash. No presence of electricity and (or)
liquid.
 Class B- Flammable Liquids, include fuels, greases,
paint, and other liquids as long as they are not in the
presence of electricity
 Class C- Electrical Equipment. Class C fires involve
the presence of electricity.
 Class D- Combustible Materials are metals that burn.

Note: Extinguishers must be serviced yearly.

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Degree of Burns
 1st Degree burn: The burn
site is red, painful, dry, and
with no blisters. Least Degree
 2nd Degree burn: The burn
site appears red, blistered, and
may be swollen and painful.
 3rd Degree burn: The burn
site appears white or charred.
There is no sensation in the Second and third-degree
area since the nerve endings burns require the immediate
are destroyed. attention of a physician or
other healthcare provider.
SAFETY COLORS

These colors are used to alert people of

certain objects and danger or hazards.
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 Red: Danger (Red is used to identify areas or items
of danger or emergency such as safety switches and
fire equipment).
 Orange: Warning (Orange is used to designate
machines hazards such as edges and openings).
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 Yellow:
Yellow Caution (Yellow is used is used to
identify parts of machines, such as wheels,
levers and knobs that adjust the machine.
 Blue: Information (Blue is used as signs of
warning or caution): Out Of Order
 Green: Safety (Safety equipment, safety areas,
first aid and medical practice).
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 Black and Yellow Stripes:
Stripes Designated for
Radiations Hazards

 White:
White Traffic Areas-Arrows show direction of
traffic

 White and Black Stripes:

Stripes Traffic markings,
Barricades
 Gray:
Gray Floors- Floors of the work area
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Personal Safety
 Conduct yourself in a manner appropriate to safety.
 (no horse playing or fooling around)
 Always “think” before acting or doing anything.
 Safety practices are extremely important in every
area of the shop.
 Many accidents involving personal injury can be
avoided if proper safety practices are followed. Shop
fires resulting in expensive damage and personal
injury have often been caused by careless safety
practices.
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 Shop Safety Rules:
 Floors and walkways must be kept clear and
unobstructed at all times.
 Workbenches should be kept clean. Parts that are
stacked carelessly on workbenches may fall and
result in serious injury.
 Be very careful around belts, pulleys, wheels,
chains, or any other driving mechanism. Be
especially aware of leaning against a belt and
pulley when it’s not moving.
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 Tools are put back in the respective area
 Turn off and unplug all equipment and return to
respective locations
 Report all accidents.

Note:
 There are two areas of housekeeping for which you will be
responsible: Your work area and the shop in general. A clean,
organized work area will help you be a better student. If your area
is clean and organized, chances are your work will be the same.
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