Title: Identify hazards associated with using and servicing farm machinery and equipment.
Course: Agricultural Power Systems (18402-I) > Section: Using Precision Measurement Tools

Identification should include safety and hazards of agricultural machinery, such as

- shear and cutting points
- pinch points
- wrap points
- crush points
- pull-in points
- burn points
- springs and chains
- hydraulic systems
- free-wheeling points
- chemical hazards
- thrown objects.

Teacher Resources:

- Health and Safety Training Manual, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University (https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/mycas/section-4-%E2%80%93-agricultural-safety-rules)
- Safety in Agriculture for Youth, National Cooperative Extension, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (https://ag-safety.extension.org/safety-in-agriculture-for-youth/)
- Agricultural Machinery Safety, AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University (http://agsafety.tamu.edu/files/2011/06/AGRICULTURAL-MACHINERY-SAFETY2.pdf)
- Preventing Machine Hazards, Ohio State University Extension (https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-591711)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a shear, cutting, and pinch point?
- What are some factors to take into consideration when mitigating crush points?
- What are specific safety considerations and hazards associated with hydraulic systems?
- What are some chemical hazards associated with farm machinery and equipment?
- Why is it important to ensure warning decals are in place?
- Why is it important to ensure the machine guards are properly placed and in good condition?
- Why should one inspect to ensure electrical lines are free of any damage?
- Why should one inspect to ensure air and hydraulic lines are in good condition and not leaking?
- Why is it important to set up machinery properly prior to use?
- Why is it important to keep machines repaired, lubricated, and adjusted?