SAFETY
GENERAL
SAFETY
A
The following
are
general farm
safety
precautions
that
should
be
part
of
your
operating plrocedure
for
all types of machinery.
1. Protect
yourself
.
When assembling, operating and
servicing
machinery, wear all the protective clothing
and personal safety devices
that
COULD be
necessary
for
the
job
at hand. D,on't take
chances.
You may need:
a hard hat.
protective
shoes
with
slip
resistant
sales.
protective glasses
or
goggles.
heavy gloves.
wet weather
gear
.
respirator
or
filter
mask.
hearing protection. Be aware that prolonged
exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment
or
loss
of
hearing. Wearing a
suitable
hearing
protective
device!
such
as
ear muffs
(A)
or
ear plugs
(8)
protects
against objectionable
or
loud
noi~;es,
2. Provide a first·aid
kit
for use in case
of
emergencies.
3. Keep a fire extinguisher
on
the machine.
Be
sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and
be
familiar with
its
proper
use.
4. Keep young
children away from machinery
at
all times,
5.
Be
aware that accidents often haplpen when
the operator is tired
or
in a hUfry
to
get
finished. Take the time to
consider
the
safest way. Never ignore
warnin9 signs
of
fatigue.
7
PROTECT
YOURSELF
.\
PROTECT
AGAINST
NOI
SE
BE
PREPARED
FOR
EMERGENCIE
S
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