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GROUNDSKEEPING SAFETY

GROUNDSKEEPING SAFETY. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Head protection Eye/Face Protection Hard hat Safety glasses/goggles Ballcap Straw hat Faceshield . PPE (cont.). Hearing Protection Earplugs Semi-aural devices Ear muffs. PPE (cont.).

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GROUNDSKEEPING SAFETY

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  1. GROUNDSKEEPING SAFETY

  2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Head protectionEye/Face Protection Hard hat Safety glasses/goggles Ballcap Straw hat Faceshield PPT-015-02

  3. PPE (cont.) Hearing Protection Earplugs Semi-aural devices Ear muffs PPT-015-02

  4. PPE (cont.) Hand Protection Gloves PPT-015-02

  5. PPE (cont.) Body Protection • Long-sleeve shirt • Long pants • Coveralls PPT-015-02

  6. PPE (cont.) Foot Protection • Steel-toed shoes • Sturdy work shoes Steel-toed safety boots with oil-resistant soles PPT-015-02

  7. More on Foot Protection Shoes should be sturdy, have nonslip soles, be waterproof and have correct-length laces. Is this a safe work shoe? Much better! Nonslip, sturdy and waterproof. No! No protection. PPT-015-02

  8. Personal Protection & Safety From the Weather SUMMER: • Use sunscreen (at least SPF 30). • Wear a hat to protect from sun. • Wear sunglasses (could be safety glasses). • Drink plenty of water. • Take regular breaks. PPT-015-02

  9. Personal Protection & Safety (cont.) From Bugs TICKS: • Wear light-colored clothes. • Wear long-sleeve shirts. • Tuck pants into socks or boots. • Wear high boots. • Wear a hat. • Use tick repellant (but not on face). PPT-015-02

  10. Personal Protection & Safety (cont.) STINGING INSECTS: • Be aware of where you are working. • Wear long sleeves. • Wear high boots. • Use insect spray. • Don’t jump around or swat at them. • If allergic, have “kit” with you. PPT-015-02

  11. Personal Protection & Safety (cont.) From Poisonous Plants POISON IVY/SUMAC: • Be aware of where you are working. • Wear long sleeves. • Wear high boots. • Wear gloves. • Remove gloves before touching eyes/skin. • Wash clothes worn separately. PPT-015-02

  12. Equipment Safety Tractors, Riding/Push Mowers: • Inspect roll-over protection (ROPS). • Wear safety belts (if applicable). • Get on/off safely; not quickly. • Practice “slope safety.” • Never leave unattended while running. • Drive slowly and follow traffic rules. PPT-015-02

  13. Lawn Mowing Safety • Walk around area before mowing to look for objects in grass that could be projectiles. • Don’t mow when raining, lightning or grass is slippery. • Start and refuel mowers outdoors. Don’t refuel when engine is hot. • When mowing slope: across with push mower, up and down with riding mower. • Always wear appropriate PPE. PPT-015-02

  14. Lawn Mowing Safety“Slope Safety” for zero turn mowers • Do NOT operate on slope greater than 15 degrees • Keep the mower’s movement slow & steady • Apply even pressure on steering levers • Maintain a safe distance from drop offs, water & other hazards • Do not make rapid corrections or turns PPT-015-02

  15. Lawn Mowing Safety “Slope Safety” for zero turn mowers • Mow up & down slope, Not across • Avoid wet slopes to prevent losing traction & tipping PPT-015-02

  16. WARNING – DANGER!!!!!!!!! ONLY USE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO OPERATE!!!! NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE ANY EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN PROPER TRAINING! PPT-015-02

  17. Hazardous Materials Know the hazards of materials you work with. Check all container labels. Check with your supervisor about appropriate PPE. Clean equipment and clothing properly. Know the location of emergency eyewash/showers. PPT-015-02

  18. Before you Begin a Task YOUR SAFETY CHECKLIST: •Assignment is understood. • Have the proper PPE. • Have the proper tools. • Tools and PPE are inspected and safe. • Equipment is in safe condition. • Hazardous materials are labeled. • Work area was inspected for hazards. PPT-015-02

  19. Remember YOU NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY! NEVER BYPASS OR REMOVE ANY SAFETY EQUIPMENT DO NOT operate machinery under influence of alcohol or drugs!! PPT-015-02

  20. Click Here to Take the Test. PPT-015-02

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