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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
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The following are general farm
safety precautions that should be
part
of
your
operating procedure
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. Don'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
Joss
of
hearing. Wearing a
suitable hearing protective device such as
ear muffs (A)
or
ear plugs (8) protects
against objectionable
or
loud noises.
2.
Provide a first-ald
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 happen when
the operator is tired
or
in a hurry
to
get
finished. Take the time
to
consider the
safest way. Never ignore warning signs
of
fatigue.
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PROTECT YOURSELF
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PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
BE
PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES
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