FARM SHOP SAFETY

 

Service and maintenance tasks can often lead to serious injury.  The farm shop and the field are the primary locations where repair operations are completed.  Make sure your farm shop is part of a farm safety solution, not a problem.

·       Organize workshop so everything has a designated place.  Make sure items are secure so they will not fall on someone.

·       Clean walkways so that the path is clear so someone will not trip and fall.

·       When working on agricultural equipment, make sure that the equipment is turned off, all rotating parts have stopped moving and safety locks are put in place.

·       Keep all guards and shields on power equipment in place.

·       Use hand tools for their intended purpose and use them properly.

·       Equip shop with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (CFCI) and Arc Fault Interrupters (AFI) to help prevent electrical shock.

·       Make sure shop is well lighted.  If shop is heated, make sure it is vented properly and flammable liquids are kept out of shop area.

·       Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing repair jobs.  Standard PPE for a farm shop should be leather gloves, chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, face shields, ear plugs or muffs, steel-toed shoes, respirators, hard hat, protective apron and welding shields.

Inspection

___Y  ___N  Electrical cords undamaged

___Y  ___N  Fire extinguisher present

___Y  ___N  First aid kit available

___Y  ___N  Guards and shields in place

___Y  ___N  Walkways clear of debris

___Y  ___N  Chemicals in locked cabinet