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www.dawnequipment.com Toll Free: 800.554.0007 Fax:815.899.3663
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wearing proper attire when working on agricultural equipment
is a critical safety precaution. Loose clothing or accessories
may become entangled in moving parts causing serious injury
or death. Please ensure that loose cuffs, shirts, belts, jewelry,
etc. are secured such that they cannot be drawn into moving
machinery. Stay aware of your surroundings when in the
proximity of machinery that is either moving or has the
potential for spontaneous movement. Equip yourself with
all recommended safety accessories, and develop a strategy
for ensuring their use when needed.
FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS
According to the National Agricultural Safety Database
(NASD) and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
(CASA), each first aid kit should include the following;
• Poison First Aid Kit with syrup of Ipecac and charcoal
• Sterile first aid dressings in sealed envelope (2”x 2” for
small wounds, 4”x 4” for larger wounds and a compress to
stop bleeding)
• Tongue blades
• Stainless steel bandage scissors (strong enough to cut
denim)
• Tweezers
• Eye was solution
• Thermometer
• Safety pins
• Ace bandage
• “Band-aids”
• Roller bandage 1”x 5 yds. (for fingers)
• Roller bandage 2”x 5 yds. to hold dressings in place
• Adhesive tape
• Triangular bandages for a sling or as a covering over a
larger dressing
• Cotton balls for cleaning wounds or applying medication
• Splints 1/4” thick, 1/2” wide, 12-15” long for splinting
broken arms and legs
• 70% isopropyl alcohol and tincture green soap in a covered
container for cleaning
• Ice packs (chemical ice bags) to use to reduce swelling
• Several pairs of disposable latex or nitrile gloves
• Waterless hand wash
• Emergency tourniquet (or elastic wrap/tubing)
• Amputation preservation kit consisting of plastic bags: one
large garbage bag, four kitchen-sized and two bread bags
SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
If you will be using hazardous
chemicals, or are striking, cutting
or grinding metal make sure you
are wearing eye protection.
EARPLUGS / SOUND MUFFLERS
When working around equipment that
generates high amplitude sound (ie
dryers, vacuums, etc.) ear protection
is strongly recommended.
RESPIRATOR MASK
Carefully read all safety
information associated with
any chemicals you will be
handling. Use a respirator
mask when using hazardous
chemicals, (ie Insecticides,
NH3, etc.)
WORK GLOVES
If working around machinery
with sharp edges, or rough metal
surfaces, work gloves may prevent
a few stitches. Work gloves are
inexpensive, and are really worth
the investment.
STEEL-TOED BOOTS
A good pair of steel-toed boots
can safe your toes. Avoid
an unfortunate accident, and
protect your feet.
FIRST AID KIT
In order to minimize the risk of
infection, every shop and tractor
should have a complete first aid
kit.
