SAFETY
1.3 General Safety
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety precautions
that should be part of your operating procedure for
all types of machinery.
Protect yourself.
• W hen 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 the following:
• Hard hat
• Protective footwear with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses or goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Wet weather gear
• Respirator or filter mask
Figure 1.2
: Safety Equipment
• Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause
hearing impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing
protection devices s uch as ear muffs or ear plugs to
help protect against objectionable or loud noises.
Figure 1.3: Safety Equipment
•Provideafirst aid kit for use in case of emergencies.
• Keep a fire extinguisher on the ma ch ine. Be sure the
fire extinguisher is prope rly ma intained. Be familiar with
its proper use.
• Keep young children away from the machinery at
all times.
• Be aware that accidents often happen when the
Operator is tired or in a hurry. Take the t ime to
consider the safest way. Never ignore the warning
signs of fat igue.
Figure 1.4: Safety Equipment
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