Objective: To recognize, avoid, and control potential grain bin hazards.
Trainer’s Note
This module introduces the hazards of working with flowing grain. Pretest employees’ knowledge using the true/false questions from the end of the module. Review the answers, emphasizing the recognition, avoidance, and control of hazards. Review the true or false quiz.
Objective: To be able to weld using safe practices and to know what personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used.
Trainer’s Note
It is important to weld using safety precautions. There are many dangers related to welding. During the training session, have PPE available to show and for employees to try on. Review the true or false quiz.
Objective: To enhance crisis intervention skills.
Trainer’s Note
The awareness of farm hazards is greater than the awareness of rescue or first aid procedures. Intervention should never endanger the rescuer or bystanders, or put the victim in graver danger. Post emergency telephone numbers near all phones. A local volunteer fire department or emergency rescue squad member would be an ideal trainer. Review the true or false quiz.
Objective: To familiarize employees with the hazards of working around electricity.
Trainer’s Note
Workers should understand the power of electricity. Teach workers about the components of electricity and how to deal with hazardous situations. Review the true or false quiz.
Storms, floods, and water line breaks can all cause disruptions in drinking water supply. Camping and hiking spots in remote areas may have unsanitary water supplies. Most importantly, traveling outside the United States poses a risk to travelers, since water treatment is not as reliable in other countries.
Objective: To recognize the symptoms and to know the results of overexposure to the cold, and to take precautions to prevent overexposure.
Trainer's Note
There are many times during the cold months of the year that work outside still needs to be done. Discuss with your employees the dangers overexposure to the cold presents and how to prevent cold weather ailments. Review the true or false quiz.
Objective: To know what safety precautions to take when working with a chain saw, and to practice proper maintain of the chain saw.
Trainer’s Note
Ask a seasoned employee who has used a chain saw to demonstrate the proper procedure. Allow employees to practice the correct method of using a chain saw. Stress the use of protective clothing and equipment. Review the true or false quiz.
