RICE MACHINERY OPERATION

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

PROCEDURES
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and commonly referred to as
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or Workplace Health and
Safety

 An area concerned with the safety, health and welfare of

people engaged in work or employment .

 The goals of accupational safety and health programs include

fostering a safe and healthy work environment.
1. Safety regulations May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Clean Air Act (RA 8749 of 1999) – government’s measure to reduce air pollution
and to maintain healthy air to environment

1.2 Building code (PD 1096) – a government policy covering technical requirements in
constructing and renovating buildings and structures
to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare
1.3 National Electrical and Fire Safety Codes (RA 9514) – safe installation of
wirings

1.4 Waste management statutes and rules (RA 9003) – Ecological Solid Waste
Mgt.

1.5 Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards (RA 11058) –

information on all hazards in the workplace to include PPE’s
1.6 DOLE regulations on safety legal requirements (RA 11058) –
the right to safety and health

1.7 ECC regulations (Employees Compensation Commission) – attached

to DOLE
Hazard -  is any agent that can cause harm or damage to humans, property, or the
environment. Risk is defined as the probability that exposure to a hazard will
lead to a negative consequence, or more simply, a hazard poses no risk
if there is no exposure to that hazard.

Risk – situation involving exposure to danger

Example : Elecricity = Electrocution leading to death

Ladder = (fall) broken arm/leg or death)
 WHY HEALTHY AND SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT:

 No one is immune from accidents.

 Serious accident occur in all communities.
 No machine is completely safe.
 Agricultural Machineries are powerful machines.
 Many farm accidents involve misuse of agricultural machinery and tractors
 Our society demands safer work condition
TYPES OF HAZARD:

1. Physical Hazard – includes impact, illumination, pressure, noise, vibration,

temperature, radiation etc.

2. Biological Hazard – includes Bacteria, Virus, Plants, Parasites, Mites,

Molds, Fungi, Insects etc.

3. Chemical Hazard – Dusts, Fibers, Mists, Fumes, Smokes, Gasses, Vapors etc.

4. Ergonomics – repetitive movements, improper set up of work station etc.

a. Psychological Factor: - excessive force, awkward/static position etc.
b. Physiological Factor – personal relationship, work out cycle etc.
ATTITUDE:

Common attitudes and beliefs that are related to unsafe working

conditions are:

 It can’t happen to me.

 When my number is up it’s my turn.
 I’ll just take one more time
 The law of averages will decide the outcome.
CHILDREN NEAR OPERATING MACHINES:

Until children are large enough mature and can be trained to operate machinery,
they should not allowed on or near equipment while it is in operation.

CLOTHING:

Only properly field work clothing should be worn while operating farm equipment.
Do not wear loose clothing.
COMMUNICATION:

Use of hand signal is increasingly important as more farmers buy

noise- reducing cabs with tractors and self-propelled implements.

HURRY:

By not rushing through jobs, a worker has more time to think and
plan ahead, which reduces accidents because there is more
time to identify hazardous situation.
When used properly and
understood, hand signals
hand signals make farm
work easier and safer.
HOUSEKEEPING:

Accumulation of debris should be removed so that the

farmstead buldings, and fields can become safer places
to work.

FATIGUE:

Because reaction time increases with increased fatigue,

the risk of personal injury also increases. Machinery operators
need an adequate amount of rest and should alternate jobs
during the day.
IMPROPER USE OF MACHINERY:

When human judgment (error) forces a machine beyond its

designed capability limits, a machine operator is in hazardous
position.

IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF MACHINERY:

With even the most careful inspection of machinery, machine

failure occurs. It is likely to occur if the operator always checks
the condition of the machine.
IMPROPER USE OF TOOLS IN MACHINERY REPAIR:

 Worn out tools in poor condition can lead to accidents.

 Injury can result from electrical shock caused from using
improperly insulated electric hand tools.
 Farm welders should know the limit of their capabilities
and seek competent help for many special welds.
MISUSE OF SAFETY DEVICES:

If fire extinguishers, guards, shields, or other safety devices

are removed and not replaced, or if a machine is operated
carelessly, the operator has set the stage of an accident.

LACK OF TRAINING:

No one is allowed to operate a machine without being

instructed in operational procedures and possible hazards.
WEATHER:

When operating farm machinery , consider hazards associated

with varying conditions due to mud or slippery ground.

WELL-BEING:

The overall effect of health problems is reduced physical

capability. A machine will probably be safer if its operator
is in good health.
SIMPLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT ACCIDENT:

1. When using any self-propelled machine, before attempting any

adjustments, maintenance, repair or unclogging operation,
stop the engine and remain in the operator seat until all
have ceased movements.
SAFETY STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINES
AND IMPLEMENTS:

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
 Manufacturer must provide Operator’s manuals for
all equipment.
 Operator’s manuals provide general safety instructions
for normal operation and servicing of equipment.
HOW TO MAINTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENTS ?

 By following manufacturer’s guide.

 By regular servicing.
 By immediately replacing the worn part.
 Recording
MANDATORY CHECK-UP PRIOR TO STARTING AN ENGINE:
(BLOW BAGETS)

B- attery
L- ight
O- il
W- ater
B- reak
A- ir
G- as
E- ngine
T- ire
S- elf
SAFETY SYMBOLS:

 Agricultural equipment shall have safety signs to alert

an operator and others of the risk of personal injury
in normal operations and servicing

 The words CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER, in that

order will indicate degree of hazards.

 Use IMPORTANT, ATTENTION or NOTICE for

instructional signs
TO START FARM OPERATION THE FOLLOWING ARE IMPORTANT:

 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

 FARM TOOLS

 FARM IMPLEMENTS

 FARM EQUIPMENTS
WHAT IS PPE?

an equipment that will protect the user against health or

safety risks at work.

Appropriate PPE
WHAT IS FARM TOOLS ?

 is any tool that is powered by hand rather than

motor.

WHAT IS FARM IMPLEMENTS ?

 An accessories pulled by draft animals or mounted

to a machinery/ies.
WHAT IS FARM EQUIPMENT/S ?

 It is a machineries used in land preparation and in

transporting farm inputs or products.

 Highly skilled operator is needed to perform the job/task.

Different Farm tools, Farm implements and Farm equipment
A. FARM TOOLS:

NAME TOOL

CROW BAR (BARETA)

PICK MATTOCK

GRUB-HOE
B. FARM IMPLEMENTS
NAME IMPLEMENTS

NATIVE PLOW

ROTAVATOR

DISC PLOW
C. EQUIPMENT

NAME EQUIPMENT

HAND TRACTOR (KULIGLIG)

WATER PUMP

4WD TRACTOR
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