MacDon DWA - 1.3 General Safety

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1.3 General Safety
Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing machinery.
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Figure 1.2: Safety Equipment
CAUTION
The following general farm safety precautions should be part of
your operating procedure for all types of machinery.
Wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices that
could be necessary for the job at hand. Do NOT take chances.
You may need the following:
• Hard hat
• Protective footwear with slip-resistant soles
• Protective glasses or goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Wet weather gear
• Respirator or filter mask
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Figure 1.3: Safety Equipment
In addition, take the following precautions:
• Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause hearing
impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection devices
such as earmuffs or earplugs to help protect against loud
noises.
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Figure 1.4: Safety Equipment
• Provide a first aid kit in case of emergencies.
• Keep a properly maintained fire extinguisher on the machine.
Familiarize yourself with its use.
• Keep young children away from machinery at all times.
• Be aware that accidents often happen when Operators are
fatigued or in a hurry. Take time to consider the safest way to
accomplish a task. NEVER ignore the signs of fatigue.
SAFETY