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Photo: K. Murray Wikimedia Flammable hazards Fire and explosion Many paints contain flammable substances, and spray painting is hazardous if painting mist comes into contact with a source of ignition. Possible sources of ignition include lit cigarettes, abrasive grinding wheels and other equipment that produces sparks, combustion motors, welding torches, hot surfaces, electrical . . . → Read More: Spray Painting Hazards: Fire and Electricity A spray painted cow. Photo by 97198 on Wikimedia Hazardous substances when spray painting. Hazardous substances used in spray painting include paints, solvents, powders, acrylic lacquers, enamels, paint removers, resins, adhesives, surface preparation products, rust converters and rust removers. Hazardous substances may be inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin and eyes. Their . . . → Read More: Safe Spray Painting - Hazardous substances and proper equipment Jack: Photo by Kurt Nordstrom from Ponder, TX, USA Objective: To know how to correctly use jacks for equipment repairs. Background: The following recommendations are important for the safe use of jacks. Compare the rated capacity of the jack to the weight of the load to be lifted to ensure that the jack . . . → Read More: Safe use of Jacks on Farms Wrenches Picture by Gamsbart Objective: To be able to use hand held tools in a safe manner. Background: The following is a list of major hand held tools that are common to most farm shops: Wrenches: When placing an adjustable wrench on a nut, make sure the adjustable jaw faces the operator; then . . . → Read More: Safe Use of Hand Held Tools Circular saw blade Photo: Ben Franske This useful tool can be used safely if you know what to do (and what to avoid). Last year, more than 250,000 saw-related injuries required emergency room care. The circular saw is the most dangerous, misused and abused tool in a do-it-yourselfer’s tool shed. Here’s what I . . . → Read More: Circular saw safety tips Gas welding Objective: To be able to weld using safe practices and to know what personal protective equipment should be used. Background: Most farms and small shops have some type of equipment for welding and cutting metals. Acetylene is the most commonly used fuel gas. Acetylene is very flammable and hazardous and . . . → Read More: Gas welding safety |
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