Ag Mech 1 - 3.01

Most injuries are caused by unsafe actions by people and by unsafe:

• fire extinguishers.

• first aid kits.

• government rules.

• working conditions.

Accidents among farmworkers most often involve:

• burns.

• drowning.

• electrical shock.

• machinery.

What color in the safety color code is used to improve visibility by highlighting edges of machines?

• ivory

• orange

• red

• yellow

What color in the safety color code designates dangerous parts of equipment that may cut or otherwise injure?

• ivory

• orange

• red

• yellow

What color in the safety color code designates caution against starting equipment while it is out of working order?

• blue

• green

• orange

• red

Which fire extinguisher is good for only wood fires?

• carbon dioxide (CO₂) extinguisher

• dry chemical extinguisher

• foam extinguisher

• pressurized water extinguisher

The best item of protective clothing for agricultural workers is:

• a short-sleeved shirt.

• a T-shirt.

• coveralls.

• jeans.

To be safe and efficient, a shop must be large enough to:

• have reasonable space for each person in the shop.

• have space for two classes to work at the same time.

• park two tractors or two cars with space to walk around them.

• store lumber, plywood, and other building materials.

How does an approved flammable materials cabinet help fire safety?

• by automatically closing if there is a fire

• by automatically discharging a fire extinguisher

• by sounding a fire alarm

• by turning on the sprinkler system

Safety in the agricultural mechanics shop depends mainly on the:

• brand of tools used.

• number of safety posters displayed.

• people who use the shop.

• school principal.