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Tarm Safety/ Week
March 11 - 18
...And All Year Long
PREPARE FOR SPRING
PLANTING
Getting machinery ready for spring planting
before the season begins makes safety
sense. Lack of planning and equipment
breakdown can increase down-time in
the field. This, in.turn, can lead to
undue rushing, a factor that can con-
tribute to farm accidents.
Preventative maintenance is the key
to maximum productivity and safe
machine operation. Safety conscious
growers recommend following a main-
tenance program for every piece of
farm equipment.
Following is a safety checklist
that can be used to train farm
workers and reduce the
risk of injury
1. Equipment operators should read the operator's manual and follow
operating maintenance and safety recommendations.
2. Make all necessary repairs or replace worn or broken parts.
3. Clean, lubricate and adjust the machinery before starting the work day. Fill the fuel tank in the evening.
4. Sharpe-n 'cutting edges.
5. Maki sure all shields and guards are on the machines before starting the equipment. Do not open doors or shields
until all rotating parts have stopped. This could be several minutes after the power is shut off.
6. Place solid blocks under hydraulically-raised equipment when working around or under it. Do not disconnect
hydraulics when equipment is raised.
7. Shut down the machine and the engine to free plugged material from the equipment using tools or hands protected by
heavy gloves.
8. Be prepared for fires, equip every piece of powered machinery with a fire extinguisher.
9. Wear well-fitting clothes.
10. Keep everyone not involved in the operation away froin equipment in the field.
Things You Can Do
1. Read the operator's manual for the farm tractor and other machinery.
2. Replace all damaged or missing shields over the tractor PTO.
3. Replace old tools with ones that have 3 wire power cords with grounded plugs.
4. Clean reflectors and lamps before travelling on public roads.
5. Place a guard around the light fixture in the hay loft.
6. Wear safety glasses before starting up a grinder.
7. Replace the faded SMV sign with a new one.
8. Equip the tractor with a 5 lbs./ABC fire extinguisher.
9. Clean the tractors steps and hand holds from oil, grease or mud.
10. Train the new worker on how to operate the equipment.
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PLEASE REMEMBER THE RULE IS 'NO
RIDERS' ON ANY POWERED EQUIPMENT.
YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO BE FIRM
Also, harvesting operations have to be off lim-
its to children, pets and farm animals. You FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION may not see them in time, or they may be hit
by flying objects.
SAFE HARVEST
Huron Farm Safety Assoc. 519-482-5031 Fax 519-482-7554