 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.
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Organize your workshop so that everything has a designated place.
Make sure items are secure so they will not fall on anyone.
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Clean
walkways to reduce trips and falls.
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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.
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Keep
all guards and shields in place on power equipment.
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Use
hand tools only for their intended purpose.
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Equip
your shop with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters to help prevent
electrical shock.
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Make
sure your shop is well lit. If the shop is heated, ensure it is
properly vented and that flammable liquids are kept out of the shop
area.
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Wear
personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing repair jobs.
Standard PPE for a farm shop should include leather gloves,
chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, face shields, earplugs or
muffs, steel-toed boots, respirators, hard hats, protective aprons
and welding shields.
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