Planting season is when many farm injuries and
fatalities occur. University of Missouri farm safety specialist Karen
Funkenbusch recommends keeping in mind the following precautions:
1.
Review
equipment manuals before planting. Growers are often less familiar with seasonal equipment than
equipment used on a daily basis.
2.
Inspect
all planting equipment before use. Make sure shields and guards are in place and seat belts work.
3.
Never lean or step
over a power takeoff while it's operating.
4.
Don't
wear loose-fitting clothing around PTO shafts or other moving parts. Keep long hair tied back or under a cap.
5.
Shut down equipment,
turn off the engine, remove keys and wait for moving parts to stop before
dismounting equipment.
6.
Maintain Slow Moving
Vehicle (SMV) symbols on all equipment.
7.
Keep bystanders and
children away from all equipment.
8.
Always
read chemical packaging labels. Information should include proper use and handling of the
chemical, safe storage and first-aid treatment.
9.
Keep
material safety information at hand for crop-protection chemicals. Information should include health-hazard
data, spill or leak procedures and handling information.
10.
Wear
protective gear specified by the label, including protective goggles and face shields,
chemical-resistant gloves, coveralls, boots, hats and aprons.
11.
Store
crop-protection chemicals in locked areas. Clearly label these areas.
12.
Launder
chemical-soiled clothing separately and triple rinse.
13.
Wash hands thoroughly
after using such chemicals.
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