SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
1.
Protect yourself.
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PROTECT YOURSELF
The
following
are general farm
safety precautions that should
be
part
of
your
operating procedure
for
all types
of
machinery.
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 wtth 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
(B)
proteds
against objectionable
or
loud·
noises.
A
PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
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.
Keepyoung
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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BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES
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