ACRE Safety Thought #22

Farm implements are a vital part of growing crops at ACRE. Crushing injury can be a hazard when working under an implement that has been lifted for service, repair, or adjustment. The sudden release of hydraulics, springs, chains, or other lifting mechanisms of the implement must be avoided when working under the potential hazard. Safety stops or chocking devices must be in place to hold back a sudden release of the lifted implement every time you or your employees work under an implement or other similar hazard. Cement blocks are not acceptable chocking devices. In certain instances “Tag-out/lock-out” regulations will dictate the safety protocol. Remember; think, plan, and work safely at ACRE. Jim