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SAFETY INFORMATION
1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 2-3
Health and Safety Hazards on Farms
Farm workers including farm families and migrant
workers are exposed to hazards such as the following:
Orthman Manufacturing, Inc. does not limit the potential
effects or injuries nor prevention measures to those listed
above. They are provided solely as a guideline to making
your farm life safer. Always consult your Owner/Operators
Manual for specific tool and equipment safety requirements.
Danger Potential Effect or Injury Prevention
Chemicals/
Pesticides Skin and respiratory injury or death Review material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and manufacturers’
data sheets, and use proper personal protective equipment
(PPE).
Cold Illness, frostbite, or death Dress properly for the day.
Dust Respiratory injury or explosive
combinations Be aware of your surroundings and activity.
Electricity Shock, burns, fire, or death Use a qualified professional for wiring dangerous electrical
devices. Never overload a circuit. Replace damaged electrical
devices or cords. Electrical tape will not insulate you from injury.
Grain bins/Silos Entrapment or suffocation
Explosion from formation of dangerous
gases and poisoning Make sure the bin is properly ventilated and maintained. Never
“walk the grain.”
Hand tools Injury including cuts, abrasions,
electrocution, strains, sprains, or death Make sure hand tools are in good condition. Never leave a
damaged tool accessible for someone else to use.
Highway traffic Collisions resulting in injury or death Follow regulations and stay alert. Avoid alcohol use and the use
of communication devices while driving.
Lifting/
Lifting devices Back injury, sprains, or strains
Falling material resulting in being struck or
crushed by heavy material Use proper lifting technique. Get help when the load is too heavy.
Inspect all lifting chains, straps, or cables routinely to make sure
they are in good condition.
Livestock handling Serious injury or death resulting from
being pinned, struck, or trampled Always make sure you have adequate room and an escape
route.
Machinery/
Equipment Cuts, abrasions, amputations, or death Thoroughly read and understand your Owners Equipment
Manual (OEM). Never operate the equipment without guards in
place. Make sure the equipment can not be energized or
otherwise put into operation during repair or maintenance.
Manure pits Suffocation or poisoning
Explosion from formation of dangerous
gases and poisoning Keep proper maintenance.
Mud Sprains, strains, entrapment, or
suffocation. Eye injury and skin irritation. Use proper PPE. In some conditions a “spotter” may be needed.
Noise Hearing damage Use proper PPE.
Ponds Drowning Put on a life preserver and make sure help is readily available.
Slips/Trips/Falls Sprains, strains, back and neck injury,
bone breaks, or death Keep work area free from clutter and organized. If working on
anything elevated, make sure you have appropriate guarding
and/or fall protection such as a harness and lanyard.
Sun/Heat Sun burn, heat stroke, shock, or death Use common sense on excessively hot days. Use sun screen,
put on a hat, and stay hydrated.
Toxic gases Skin and respiratory injury or death
Explosion Review MSDSs and manufacturers’ data sheets, and use proper
PPE.
Tractors Cuts, abrasions, amputations, or death Thoroughly read and understand your OEM. Never operate the
equipment without guards in place or anti-roll over devices.
Wells Electrocution, amputation, or death Avoid contact with water while working on an electrical device.
Make sure the equipment can not be energized or otherwise put
into operation during repair or maintenance. Make sure all
guarding is in place.
Severe weather Electrocution, “struck by” injuries, or death Move to a safe place. Lightening, hail, and tornadoes are
unpredictable.