The Rural Voice, 1988-07, Page 35SPECIAL
TRAGEDY
RULES
SAFETSAF
PREVENT
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Over the 10 -year period from 1976
to 1985, there were 149 PTO -related
accidents reported to the Workers'
Compensation Board of Ontario. While
the frequency of such accidents has been
declining in recent years, the numbers
are still unsettling, because most of
these mishaps could have been avoided.
Most PTO accidents cause severe
injury or death. Inadequate equipment
shields or operator carelessness are
responsible for virtually all PTO -related
incidents.
The proper shielding of equipment
is all-important. All damaged or missing
shields should be replaced immediately.
Replacement components must meet
the specifications for the machine on
which they are to be used. Shafts must
be of the correct length to prevent
separation or "bottoming out."
Always disengage the PTO before
getting off of the tractor. Operators have
slipped and fallen onto rotating shafts or
been caught in moving parts while
trying to make repairs or clear plugged
machinery. By establishing the simple
rule that no one may go near machinery
while the power is engaged, most PTO
accidents could be eliminated.
Never step across a rotating power -
shaft. Some PTO equipment — forage
blowers, grinder/mixers, etc. — must
run at full speed while the operator is
working in their vicinity. Always walk
around the revolving shaft. Safety
devices are usually reliable, but they
could malfunction.
• Check for the free movement of all
integral shields. You should be able to
rotate the shield freely by hand with the
power disengaged. Repairs should be
made immediately if the shield or
bearings are damaged.
Close fitting clothing and slip -
resistant footwear should be standard
garb for all equipment operators.
Ragged old coats and baggy overalls are
easily caught by rotating machine parts.
It's not a spectator sport! By-
standers should stay clear of equipment.
Children must never be allowed in the
work area. PTO accidents happen in the
blink of an eye. Prevention depends on
constant alertness.0
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