Monday, April 09, 2012
Serious injuries result when an operator attempts to adjust or unplug a baler while the power is still on. Limbs may become entangled in the mechanism.
Most incidents with portable augers involve entanglement of hands or feet. Accidents occur when the operator attempts to unplug the auger while it's running. Drive belts and winch handles are also common sources of injury. Sometimes large bales may fall from handling devices and crush the operator.
Take a look at this three-step self-audit on "General Machinery." The checklist starts with a review of 'physical conditions,' followed by a look at 'work practices.' Even if you find your farm is up to par on these safety standards, the process serves as a good reminder of what to keep an eye out for. (Download the cmplete farm machinery safety checklist.)
Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3:
Step 1: Inspect and Identity Hazards Use the checklists provided to assist you during your inspection. Read the rationale above the checklist to help prepare your mind to detect hazards and to assist you to classify the hazard as critical, serious, or minor.
Step 2: Assess Risk Where you have identified a hazard, prioritize it as a high, moderate, or low risk. A high risk is one that can result in fatality or injury causing permanent disability or extensive property damage; moderate risk can cause injury requiring medical aid; and low risk can result in minor injury requiring first aid.
Step 3: Take Action to Correct Establish your priorities for action, and decide what corrective action to take. Start an action plan by selecting a target date for the completion of each correction.
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