Ag Mechanics Safety

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Ag Mechanics Safety

• Safety is no accident

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Important Rules and Regulations

• Good programs are based upon standards which are
  supported by rules and regulations.
• Good habits are developed by obeying good rules.

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Purpose of Shop Rules

• Protect students and others in the shop
• Protect equipment
• Keep tools conditioned
• Develop Skills by using equipment properly
• Learn respect for tools and good workmanship
• To develop positive attitudes resulting in proper
  shop behavior.
• Learn good housekeeping.

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Hazards on the Job Site

• Flying Objects
• Burns
• Radiant Energy
• Cuts Punctures
• Electrical Shock
• Slips Falls
• Compressed Air

• Chemicals
• Vapors
• Crush Hazards
• Rotating Tools Machines
• Bio Hazards
• Explosions
• Fire

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Flying Objects

• Sparks
• Debris
• Sawdust
• Tools when Wicker Gets MAD!

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Burns

• Very Common and Painful
• First, Second, and 3rd degree
• Nose and Ears
• Burns Caused by Radiant Energy

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Radiant Energy

• Light
• Ultraviolet Not Visible
• Infrared Not visible
• Visible Light
• Arc Welding produces
• all 3 types

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Cuts and Punctures

• Metal
• Wire
• Splinters
• Welding rods
• First Aid
• Immediately

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Electrical Shock

• Rubber Sole Shoes
• Damaged Insulation
• Properly Grounded Equipment
• GFCI
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
• NEC
• UL approved

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Slips and Falls

• Damp Floors
• Poor Footing
• Poor Footwear
• Overreaching
• Hurrying

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Compressed Air

• Damage Eyes and Ears Easily
• Cleaning Equipment
• Too Much Pressure
• Kinking the Hose
• Death

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Chemicals

• Acid
• Cleaners
• Solvents
• Fuel Gasoline
• Paint Thinner
• Pesticides

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Vapors

• Chemical Vapors
• Galvanized metal
• Contaminated Metal
• Poisonous Fumes Paint, etc.

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Crush Hazards

• Falling Material
• Tractor Pinch Points
• Feet, Hands, Fingers
• Structural Failure
• Overloads

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Rotating Tools and Machines

• Proper Clothing
• Warning Labels
• Hair
• Ties
• Make sure tools are Properly Adjusted.

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Bio Hazards

• Needles
• Blood
• Manure
• Urine
• Organic matter
• Bacterial Infection

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Explosions

• Closed Containers
• Contaminated Containers
• Improper Grounding of Welder
• Build up of Fumes
• Oxygen Reactions
• to Oil.

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Fire

• Keep Flammables picked up.
• Know where extinguishers are.
• Frayed Clothing
• Hair
• Oily Clothing

• Fire extinguishers
• Type A Wood, Paper, Cloth
• Type B Liquids
• Type C Electrical
• ABC Multipurpose, dry chemical.

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Ventilation

• Prevent build up of harmful vapors
• Open a door
• Use a Fan
• Prevent build up of Flammable Vapors

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Protecting the Learner and Others

• Safety Glasses
• ANSI Z87.1
• Everyone must wear them at ALL TIMES!
• Permanent Eye damage can result from not wearing
  Eye Protection.

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Protecting the Learner and Others

• Clothing
• Wear the proper clothing for the job.
• Proper fit
• Good Condition
• Protects the learner from
• Heat , Cold, Sparks, Flame, Flying Debris,
  Harmful Light, Sharp Objects, Electrical Shock,
  Caustic Liquids, biohazards.

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Protecting the Learner and Others

• Boots Shoes
• Protection from
• Sparks, Heat, Flame, and Cold
• Electrical Shock
• Crush Hazards
• Harsh Liquids and biohazards
• Cuts, Punctures, other injuries
• Slips and Falls
• Should be leather, Non-skid boots in the Shop

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Protecting the Learner and Others

• Other Safety Equipment
• Welding Helmet
• 10 Shaded Lens
• Gloves Gauntlet Style
• Hats Debris, Sparks, Heat, Protect Hair
• Respirators when needed.
• Hearing Protection

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Good Housekeeping

• A clean shop will keep you clean and safe.
• We will sweep EVERY DAY!!
• Dont sweep debris out the door!!
• Clean and put tools in
• their proper place.
• Take care of the Equipment.

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General Safety Tips

• Use your head Common Sense
• NO HORSEPLAY!!!!!
• Properly Fitting Clothes
• No Jewelry on you hands
• Keep Tools in proper working condition
• Sharp Tools are Safer that Dull Tools
• Use tools for the Job it was intended for

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General Safety Tips

• Make sure you know how to use the tool
• If a tool breaks, Tell Mr. Wicker!
• Keep both hands behind the cutting edge
• Keep out of Danger Zones when not using a
  machine
• Dont Bother anyone when they are working

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General Safety Tips

• Store all Tools in a definite Place
• Dont force Tools
• Dont abuse Cords
• Secure your work
• Take Your time!!!!!
• No Art Work or Graffiti allowed!!

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General Safety Tips

• Most Importantly
• Pay Attention
• Stay Focused
• Dont Goof Around
• Use your Head!

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My Expectations of YOU

• Mature attitudes and behavior resulting in a safe
  shop.
• Work Hard
• Stay Busy
• Be a person of good character

• Be Respectful
• Realize that it is everyones job to keep the
  shop clean safe.
• The shop is a place to be serious, it is not a
  playground.

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Take Pride In Doing A Job Well

• We dont turn out junk!!

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This Aint Sanford and Son
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Remember, Always Pay attention to those around
you!!

• You never know what might be around the corner.