Farmer Bob – Source, Path, Worker
Name: Justin Singh
In order for a hazard to be a risk to a worker, you need a
source and a path for the hazard to reach the worker. You
can control the hazards at the source, along the path and
at the worker. Farmer Bob was working out in the field on
his tractor on a hot, sunny day. Identify the hazards and
indicate how you would control them.
List Four main categories of Hazards
List four main categories of Controls
1. Physical
1. Engineering
2. Chemical
2. Policies and procedures
3. Ergonomic
3. Administrative training
4. Biohazard
4. PPE ( personal protective equipment)
Sun burn
Hazard
Control
Wear hat, use sunscreen
Dehydration
Having a insulated water bottle with him
Falling off the tractor
Wearing a seat belt
Potential debris flying towards his face
Wearing protective goggles
Heariing damage due to loud motor
Wearing ear plugs, or ear muffs
Heat stroke
Allow him to take regular breaks in a cool area
Dust
Provide him with a medical mask
Pain due to prolonged sitting
Make sure the design of the tractor is ergonomic to
avoid this
Mechanical failure
Implement weekly maintenance on the tractor
Provide training to make sure the tractor is optimal
to use before starting it.