The Rural Voice, 1998-03, Page 24IYI S�El,
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Haim 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
downtime in the field. This can lead to undue rushing, a factor that can
contribute to farm accidents.
Preventive maintenance is the key to maximum productivity and safe machine
operation. Here 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. Sharpen cutting edges.
5. Make 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 from equipment in the field.
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