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Farm Safety
“They <farmers> also face health
and safety dangers, from exposure
to chemicals and the operation of
machinery to tending livestock. In
1999, the agriculture industry
suffered more than 770 deaths
and 150,000 disabling injuries.”
- National Safety Council
Farm Buildings
 Lock
buildings containing hazardous
materials
 Working surfaces
 Dry
 Free
of clutter
 Roughened
 Grooved
Farm Buildings

Good lighting

Handrails

Well ventilated
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Clean
Secure Hazardous
Areas!
Manure pits
 Can emit deadly gasses
 Gasses are trapped within manure
 Release when manure is agitate
Sealed Silos
 Fermenting
silage releases nitric oxides
 Can
be deadly
 Cause permanent lung damage
 Off
limits except with self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCUBA)!!
Additional Preventive
Measures
 Close
doors to hay lofts
 Secure
 Never
grain and feed silos
enter a grain or feed bin when
unloading is in progress
Equipment and Machinery
Tractor Safety
Tractors are the leading
cause of death on farms.
Around 50% of all
deaths on farms involve
tractors.
 Fasten
seat belts!
 Avoid
operating near ditches and
embankments
 Slow
down for
 Turns
 Crossing
slopes
 On slippery surfaces
Do not allow additional riders!
 Children
should NEVER be permitted
on tractors!
Tractor Safety
 Stay
off steep slopes
 Hitch only to appropriate hitch points
 Do not tow loads too heavy for tractor
 When stopped
 Engage
break securely
 Use parking lock
 Turn
tractor off before leaving seat
When traveling on public
roads:
 Turn
lights and flashers on
 Display SMV sign appropriately
 Keep buckets to front-loaders low to the
ground
Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS)

Cab or frame that provides a safe
environment
 Designed to prevent death or minimize injury
 Are standardized
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ASAE and OSHA certified
Must pass a series of crash tests
Are legally required on tractors manufactured
since 1985
Retrofit older tractors
with ROPS

Depends on model
 Check with
manufacturer
 Check on cost
Never attempt a
make-shift ROPS!

Too many variables
 Metal strength
 Mounting

False sense of
security

May be worse than
nothing
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Will not protect a
driver in a rollover
A seat belt always needs
to be worn in conjunction
with ROPS!
Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem
Why use a slow moving
vehicle (SMV) emblem?
 It’s
the law!
 Warns
other traffic that you are a SMV
 Cautions
other drivers to slow down
SMV Emblem Law

Equilateral triangle

14 inches high

Fluorescent orange

Red reflective
border

Clearly displayed
rear and center

Placed point up

Lower edge at least
2 ft and not more
than 6 ft above
ground
Lockout/Tagout
Lockout
The placement of a lock or a block on an
energy-isolating device to prevent the
operation of the machine or equipment
being serviced.
Tagout
Attachment of a warning tag to a switch,
valve or other energy isolating device
indicating that the equipment is being
serviced and is inoperable until the
tagout device is removed.
What is Lockout/Tagout?
 Defined
protocol for appropriate shut
down of equipment and machinery
 Prevents
release
injury from unexpected energy
Steps in a
Lockout/Tagout Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Notification that procedure is scheduled
Turn off machinery
Locate the isolating device
Check condition of locks and tags
Affix lock and tag
Attempt to restart
Ready for servicing
Power Take-off (PTO)
Systems:
Mechanism for transferring
power between a tractor and
implements
PTO Injuries
 Responsible
for 15 – 20% of all farming
injuries
 Often
result in the amputation of fingers,
toes or limbs
Engage Power Gradually
 Start
equipment from the cab
 Make
sure no one is near the PTO!
 Never
allow a child to operate a PTO!
Wear Job-Appropriate
Clothing
 Wear
snug fitting clothes
 Loose
 Avoid
clothes can become entangled
synthetic materials
 Don’t
tear and pull limbs in more easily
Shields and Guards
 Keep
PTO shielded and guarded
 Replace
 Test
shields after maintenance
driveline guards
Disengage PTO and turn off
tractor before:
 Dismounting
 Cleaning
 Repairing
 Adjusting
Additional Safety Precautions
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2.
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4.
Never step over a rotating shaft!
Always walk around the tractor!
Use driveline specific to your tractor
Prevent drawbar stress
Animal Handling
About one out six farming accidents
involves animals
Animals are the second leading cause of
injury on farms
Animal Dangers
 Bites
 Kicks
 Pinning
workers between fixed objects
(buildings, machinery)
When handling animals:
 Be
calm and deliberate
 Speak
gently
 Animals
have sensitive hearing
 Reduced depth perception
 Cannot see something right behind them
Animals respond to routine
 Avoid
extremes
 Temperature
 Humidity
 Lighting
 Be
cautious when deviating from
routine!
Approaching Animals
 Announce
your approach
 Touch
an animal’s front or side
 Avoid
common kicking region
Use caution approaching
animals that are:
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Frightened
Hurt
Sick
Protecting their
young
Leave yourself an “out”
 Avoid
small, enclosed areas
 Use
adequate restraining and handling
facilities
 Work
outside chutes
Personal Protective
Equipment
Filters & Respirators
Respiratory Hazards
 Particulate
 Dusts
 Vapors
contaminants
from silage, grains, feed
and gases
 Pesticides
 Oxygen
 Sealed
deficient atmospheres
silos
 Manure pits
Particulate Filters
 Filter
out substances harmful to lungs
 Dusts from grains
 Silage
 Feed
Chemical Cartridges
 Filters
 Are
gases and vapors
task specific
 Using
the wrong cartridge could be
deadly!
Eye Care Protection
How can I protect my eyes
while farming?
 Goggles
 Safety
glasses with shields
 Splash goggles
 Face shields
Sunglasses
 UV
absorbent
 Sturdy
frames
 Impact
resistant lenses
Clothing
 Never
wear baggy clothing
 Wear rubber gloves when
 Applying
pesticides
 Assisting animal’s birth
 Treating sick animals
 Safety
shoes/boots should have metal
toe cap and be skid-resistant
Zoonoses
Protecting yourself and your
family from animal diseases
What are zoonoses?
Diseases that are transmitted
from animals to humans
Zoonose facts
 120
known zoonoses
 Risk of contamination depends on the
disease and situation
 Animals may appear to be healthy but
may be infectious
 Almost all animals can be potential
carriers
How are diseases
transmitted?
Every
day contact with animals
Transporting carcasses
By-products (feces/urine)
Scratches or bites
From milk and milking
Contaminated soils
Contaminated meats
Prevention
 Prevent
 Cook
food contamination
red meat to 160 degrees
 Cook poultry to 180 degrees
 Don’t allow juices to drip on other food
 Wash hands before and after handling food
Prevention
 Avoid
contact with diseased animals
 Dispose
of carcasses properly
 Vaccinate pets
 Wash hands after handling animals
Prevention
 Prevent
tick bites
 Wear
repellent
 Wear appropriate clothing
 Treat
animal scratches seriously!