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This document provides an overview of farm safety topics including: - Primary safety concerns of agrichemicals and farm machinery and the right to know about chemicals. - Safe pesticide use and training requirements. Online safety training is also required. - Farm machinery safety including speed limits, no extra riders, and using caution on public roads. - PTO safety such as replacing missing shields, walking around not over operating PTOs, and disengaging power before clearing jams. - Machine shop, exposure, storm, and insect safety precautions.

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A brief introduction to farm safety USDA-ARS IWMU May 21, 2007 Urbana, IL
Primary safety concerns Agrichemicals Farm Machinery Exposure
Right to know When you are working in the field or lab, you have the right to know what chemicals are in your surroundings. Just ask lab or farm supervisor. If unsure, or concerned, leave area.
Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) RUPs used by us include: atrazine, paraquat, acetochlor Fields treated with RUPs must be posted with warning sign. Check sign for REI (re-entry interval)
Safe pesticide use Do not apply pesticides unless you have gone through safety certification with IL Dept. Ag. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) Triple rinse equipment Wash work clothes separately Follow label instructions
UIUC online lab safety training All scientific personnel on UIUC campus are required to take this training Training materials are available at: http://www.ehs.uiuc.edu/gls/training/index.aspx
Farm Machinery On-farm traffic Driving on farm: < 25 m.p.h., watch for farm vehicles and pedestrians Wear seatbelt at all times Walking on farm: be alert NO EXTRA RIDERS ON TRACTORS
Farm Machinery Off-farm traffic Drive USDA-ARS vehicles courteously Wear seatbelt at all times Use caution and activate flashers when driving tractors on public roads When hauling trailers, do not exceed safe towing limit of tow vehicle or trailer
Green route is a safer route to return to Field Lab Use Extra Caution Use Extra Caution
PTO safety Shield PTOs. If missing, the PTO shield should be replaced. Always walk around an operating PTO, NOT over the PTO. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or loose, long hair around any machinery with moving parts, including a PTO.(Ponytails, shoelaces can get entangled). Power should be disengaged and the engine turned off before trying to manually clear a clogged machine. Any rotating shaft is a potential wrap point (hay baler, PTO, auger)
Properly shielded PTO
Exposed pulley very unsafe, stay clear
Machine shop Learn proper use of tools Always wear safety glasses Be aware of others in your work area Know the position of the power switch
Exposure Heat Sun Weather Insects Poisonous plants Allergens
Preventing heat/sun injury Wear light colored, loose fitting clothes Apply (and reapply) sunscreen Wear a broad-brimmed hat Drink 1 cup H 2 O or electrolyte drink every 20 min. (dont wait until youre thirsty!). Avoid diuretics (e.g. caffeine). Pay attention to how youre feeling Get out of the sun if you have a headache or feel overheated When possible, schedule field work for morning
Heat Stress Heat Cramps Symptoms: muscle cramps Do: drink more H2O and electrolytes, eat bananas Heat Exhaustion Symptoms: headache, heavy sweating, intense thirst, etc. Do: get out of sun, drink cool fluids, cool down Heat Stroke Symptoms: high temperature, rapid pulse, no sweat, etc. Do: call 911, keep out of sun and treat for shock
Storm safety Lighting High wind Heavy rain Seek shelter immediately
Tornado warning signs Tornado watch, tornado warning on weather radio Tornado siren Strong, persistent rotation in the cloud base. Whirling dust or debris on the ground under a cloud base -- tornadoes sometimes have no funnel ! Hail or heavy rain followed by either dead calm or a fast, intense wind shift. Many tornadoes are wrapped in heavy precipitation and can't be seen. Day or night - Loud, continuous roar or rumble, which doesn't fade in a few seconds like thunder.
Tornado safety At south farms: Shelter located in basement of seed house Stay away from windows In a car or truck : Vehicles are extremely dangerous in a tornado. If the tornado is visible, far away, and the traffic is light, you may be able to drive out of its path by moving at right angles to the tornado. Otherwise, park the car as quickly and safely as possible -- out of the traffic lanes. [It is safer to get the car out of mud later if necessary than to cause a crash.] Get out and seek shelter in a sturdy building. If in the open country, run to low ground away from any cars (which may roll over on you). Lie flat and face-down, protecting the back of your head with your arms. Avoid seeking shelter under bridges , which can create deadly traffic hazards while offering little protection against flying debris.
Insects Mosquitos Ticks Chiggers
Poisonous plants Giant hogweed; wild parsnip Poison ivy
Allergens Grain crop pollens, including corn, rye, wheat Cut grass Giant and common ragweed pollen If you use antihistamines, be extra careful when operating farm machinery (or try to wait, if possible).

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  • 1. A brief introduction to farm safety USDA-ARS IWMU May 21, 2007 Urbana, IL
  • 2. Primary safety concerns Agrichemicals Farm Machinery Exposure
  • 3. Right to know When you are working in the field or lab, you have the right to know what chemicals are in your surroundings. Just ask lab or farm supervisor. If unsure, or concerned, leave area.
  • 4. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) RUPs used by us include: atrazine, paraquat, acetochlor Fields treated with RUPs must be posted with warning sign. Check sign for REI (re-entry interval)
  • 5. Safe pesticide use Do not apply pesticides unless you have gone through safety certification with IL Dept. Ag. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) Triple rinse equipment Wash work clothes separately Follow label instructions
  • 6. UIUC online lab safety training All scientific personnel on UIUC campus are required to take this training Training materials are available at: http://www.ehs.uiuc.edu/gls/training/index.aspx
  • 7. Farm Machinery On-farm traffic Driving on farm: < 25 m.p.h., watch for farm vehicles and pedestrians Wear seatbelt at all times Walking on farm: be alert NO EXTRA RIDERS ON TRACTORS
  • 8. Farm Machinery Off-farm traffic Drive USDA-ARS vehicles courteously Wear seatbelt at all times Use caution and activate flashers when driving tractors on public roads When hauling trailers, do not exceed safe towing limit of tow vehicle or trailer
  • 9. Green route is a safer route to return to Field Lab Use Extra Caution Use Extra Caution
  • 10. PTO safety Shield PTOs. If missing, the PTO shield should be replaced. Always walk around an operating PTO, NOT over the PTO. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or loose, long hair around any machinery with moving parts, including a PTO.(Ponytails, shoelaces can get entangled). Power should be disengaged and the engine turned off before trying to manually clear a clogged machine. Any rotating shaft is a potential wrap point (hay baler, PTO, auger)
  • 12. Exposed pulley very unsafe, stay clear
  • 13. Machine shop Learn proper use of tools Always wear safety glasses Be aware of others in your work area Know the position of the power switch
  • 14. Exposure Heat Sun Weather Insects Poisonous plants Allergens
  • 15. Preventing heat/sun injury Wear light colored, loose fitting clothes Apply (and reapply) sunscreen Wear a broad-brimmed hat Drink 1 cup H 2 O or electrolyte drink every 20 min. (dont wait until youre thirsty!). Avoid diuretics (e.g. caffeine). Pay attention to how youre feeling Get out of the sun if you have a headache or feel overheated When possible, schedule field work for morning
  • 16. Heat Stress Heat Cramps Symptoms: muscle cramps Do: drink more H2O and electrolytes, eat bananas Heat Exhaustion Symptoms: headache, heavy sweating, intense thirst, etc. Do: get out of sun, drink cool fluids, cool down Heat Stroke Symptoms: high temperature, rapid pulse, no sweat, etc. Do: call 911, keep out of sun and treat for shock
  • 17. Storm safety Lighting High wind Heavy rain Seek shelter immediately
  • 18. Tornado warning signs Tornado watch, tornado warning on weather radio Tornado siren Strong, persistent rotation in the cloud base. Whirling dust or debris on the ground under a cloud base -- tornadoes sometimes have no funnel ! Hail or heavy rain followed by either dead calm or a fast, intense wind shift. Many tornadoes are wrapped in heavy precipitation and can't be seen. Day or night - Loud, continuous roar or rumble, which doesn't fade in a few seconds like thunder.
  • 19. Tornado safety At south farms: Shelter located in basement of seed house Stay away from windows In a car or truck : Vehicles are extremely dangerous in a tornado. If the tornado is visible, far away, and the traffic is light, you may be able to drive out of its path by moving at right angles to the tornado. Otherwise, park the car as quickly and safely as possible -- out of the traffic lanes. [It is safer to get the car out of mud later if necessary than to cause a crash.] Get out and seek shelter in a sturdy building. If in the open country, run to low ground away from any cars (which may roll over on you). Lie flat and face-down, protecting the back of your head with your arms. Avoid seeking shelter under bridges , which can create deadly traffic hazards while offering little protection against flying debris.
  • 21. Poisonous plants Giant hogweed; wild parsnip Poison ivy
  • 22. Allergens Grain crop pollens, including corn, rye, wheat Cut grass Giant and common ragweed pollen If you use antihistamines, be extra careful when operating farm machinery (or try to wait, if possible).