sae safety. why is sae safety important? agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the...
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SAE Safety
Why is SAE safety important?
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation and youth working in agriculture have a higher risk for injury.
o On average, 113 youth less than 20 years of age die annually from farm-related injuries (1995 -2002), with most of these deaths occurring to youth 16-19 years of age (34%).
o Of the leading sources of fatal injuries to youth, 23% percent involved machinery (including tractors), 19% involved motor vehicles (including ATVs), and 16% were due to drowning.
o In 2012, an estimated 14,000 youth were injured on farms; 2,700 of these injuries were due to farm work.
Who is responsible for the safety of these students?
EmployersParents/GuardiansAgriculture teachers
Student Safety
Agriculture
Teachers
Parents/Guardia
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Employers
Parents/Guardians
Encourage workplace safetyKnow what is expected of your studentBe aware of potential risks and hazards
Communicate Safet
y Expectations
Engage
Student on Safet
y Readiness
Promot
e Safe
ty Behavior
EmployersOn-the-job safety training High safety expectations SupervisionFeedback & reinforcement
Work Place Instruction Agriculture Classroom Instruction
Agriculture Teacher
Integrate SAE safety into regular visitsEducate students on safetyProvide feedback
Classroom
EmployerParent/Guardian
Student
Identify potential risksBe able to identify hazardsKnow how to appropriately respond to hazards
Safety
Teachers
EmployersParent/Guardians
How do we assess risks?
Using a multi-step process, agriculture teachers can help asses risks and make suggestions for a
safer workplace.
Step 1: Code of Practice & Emergency Numbers
Each student will sign a Code of Practice and fill out an emergency phone number sheet.
Step 2: Student Self-Assessment
Each student will complete a self-assessment like this one.
Step 3: Adult Assessment
Every SAE will be evaluated by an adult involved in that SAE; employer/supervisors, parents, or agriculture teachers, for example.
Additional Safety and Health Tools
• OSHA “Agriculture eTool”– www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/agriculture (Describes common agricultural hazards and offers safety solutions to prevent accidents and injury)
• OSHA “Teen Workers” page – www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers ((Provides a variety of good information and data for teens, parents, employers, and educators)
• EPA “Pesticides” page – www.epa.gov/pesticides (Includes information on health & safety, regulations, compliance, enforcement, and more)