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General Safety
Figure 1.1: Safety Equipment
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety precautions that
should be part of your operating procedure for all types
of machinery.
Protect yourself.
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When assembling, operating, and servicing machinery,
wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices
that could be necessary for job at hand. Do
NOT
take
chances. You may need the following:
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Hard hat
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Protective footwear with slip resistant soles
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Protective glasses or goggles
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Heavy gloves
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Wet weather gear
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Respirator or filter mask
Figure 1.2: Safety Equipment
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Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause hearing
impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection
devices such as ear muffs or ear plugs to help protect
against loud noises.
Figure 1.3: Safety Equipment
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Provide a first aid kit for use in case of emergencies.
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Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure fire
extinguisher is properly maintained. Be familiar with its
proper use.
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Keep young children away from machinery at all times.
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Be aware that accidents often happen when Operator is
tired or in a hurry. Take time to consider safest way.
Never ignore warning signs of fatigue.
