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Safety. Name some of the most dangerous agriculture occupations. logger, tractor operator, sawmill operator, chemical applicator, tree surgeon What makes agricultural occupations so dangerous?

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  1. Safety Name some of the most dangerous agriculture occupations. • logger, tractor operator, sawmill operator, chemical applicator, tree surgeon What makes agricultural occupations so dangerous? • Dangerous equipment like tractors and chainsaws (some say chainsaws are the most dangerous device ever created by humans) • Work with livestock • Male animals, and mothers with newborn or young are especially aggressive and protective. Also certain breeds are noted for aggressiveness. • Many times people work alone • Water is used a lot in conjunction with electricity

  2. Accident An unplanned event that may or may not result in an injury

  3. CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS • 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts. • Human Error • 20% of accidents are caused by unsafe conditions • The surroundings that can cause an accident

  4. Personal Experience • What kinds of accidents have you experienced? • How could it have been prevented?

  5. My Experience

  6. My Experience

  7. My Experience

  8. My Experience

  9. My Experience

  10. PERSONAL FACTORS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN ACCIDENT • Background of Persons • Defects or Impairment of Persons

  11. BACKGROUND OF PERSONS • Home or Personal Conditions - stress • Personal Habits • Inexperience

  12. PERSONAL DEFECTS OR IMPAIRMENTS • Lack of Knowledge • Improper Job Attitude • Physical Impairment

  13. DOMINO EFFECT OF ACCIDENTS • Background can lead to work defect • Defects of person can cause unsafe acts and conditions • Unsafe acts and conditions cause accidents • An accident is an unplanned event • An injury may be result of an accident

  14. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • Does not eliminate accidents • Can prevent or lessen injury if accident does occur • Should ALWAYS be used

  15. PPE Examples • 1. Chemical Aprons • 2. Safety Glasses • 3. Welding Helmet • 4. Face Shields • 5. Steel Toe Boots • 6. Gloves • 7. Hearing Protection

  16. Material Safety Data Sheet • 1. Product identification • 2. Hazardous components • 3. Physical data • 4. Fire and explosion hazard data • 5. Health hazard data • 6. Reactivity data • 7. Spill and disposal procedures • 8. Protective equipment needed • 9. Storage and handling precautions • 10.Transportation data and additional information  

  17. MSDS

  18. MSDS

  19. Reaction Time • The interval of time between application of a stimulus and detection of a response • Reaction Time Activity

  20. Right To Know Laws • Laws that businesses are required to obey • Requires that employees be made aware of hazards in the workplace

  21. Back Injuries • Leading cause of lost work time • 8 out of 10 people in US will consult a physician for back problems sometime in their life • Back trouble lasts a lifetime

  22. Lifting Heavy Objects

  23. Safety Colors

  24. In Case of Emergency • 1. Notify teacher of all injuries or hazardous situations • 2. Call 911 if teacher or other authority figure is not available • 3. If someone is injured with chemicals, flush with water – take chemical label and MSDS with patient to hospital • 4. In case of volatile chemicals, clear everyone from the area • 5. Apply Pressure to any bleeding • 6. If electrocution occurs, always turn power off before trying to rescue victim

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