Agriculture Foundations 1

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Crush Point
Occurswhen 2 objects are moving toward each other, or when one object is movingtoward a stationary object and the gap in between them gets smaller.

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Burn Point
Occur when machine parts get hot. Examples of hot spots/burn points: mufflers,engine blocks, pipes, and hydraulic fluid.

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Wrap Point
Occurs when any part of the machine rotates. PTO ismost common wrap point.

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Thrown Objects
Occurswhen materials are discharged from the machine. Hazards could be caused byrotating fan or knife blades used to cut, grind, or chop materials on mowers,chippers, etc.

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Shear Point
Occurs when the edges of 2 machine parts move across orclose to each other to create a scissor-like area that can cut through skin,clothing, and body parts.

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Pinch Point
Occurs when 2 machine parts move together, and at least 1 of the parts makes a circle. Example: gears, belts, or chain drives.

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Stored Energy
Occurs when energy has been confined, and is releasedunexpectedly. Examples: springs, hydraulic systems.

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Freewheeling Parts
These parts continue to move afterthe power to the machine has been shut off. Remember to stop the tractor’s engine, disengage the PTO, and wait forthe machine to come to a complete stop.