Farm Safety

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Farm Safety
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Key to Farm Safety
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General farm locations where accidents have
occurred.
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Safety and Animals

• Children and Farm Animals
• Insure that animals are behind proper barriers.
• Supervision is key in keeping children safe
  around animals

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Farm Animals

• Be cautious, remember that animals have a size
  and weight advantage.
• Animals can have unexpected behavior.

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Escape Devices
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• A Roll-under or roll-over space
• Step through-hole large enough for person but not
  for animals.

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Walkways

• walk ways should provide clear space for a
  person to carry equipment and room for the
  working or treating activity being performed

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Gates

• Provide easy control and containing movement of
  animals
• Fences and gates should be appropriate height for
  appropriate species

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Electrical Wiring and Lighting

• Protect electrical wiring from animals
• Proper placement of wires and switches
• Proper lighting when working around animals and
  equipment

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Protection from Suffocation and Drowning
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• Cover or fence all manure lagoons and pits.
• Do not climb in grain bins when they have a
  bottom un-loader.

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Chemical Center

• Must have specialized construction and storage to
  meet state requirements.
• Need to be located a reasonable distance away
  from other farm buildings
• Chemicals should be stored in their original
  containers, off the ground, and according to the
  label

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Fire Prevention

• Dont pile oily rags, put them in metal
  containers
• Dont let trash accumulate
• Gas and other flammable liquids should be stored
  75ft away from other farm buildings.
• Adequate safety control on all space heaters.
• Proper ventilation.
• Keep and maintain proper fire extinguishers for
  each building/work area

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Dangerous Gases

• Hydrogen Sulfide- paralyzes lungs
• Carbon Dioxide- causes unconsciousness
• Ammonia- irritation to eyes, skin, and
  respiratory tract
• Methane- asphyxiation
• Nitrogen Dioxide (in silage)- poisonous, causes
  permanent damage to lungs and respiratory tract

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Dusts
Can cause serious health problems if too much
repeated exposure occurs.
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Pesticides

• 1. Can be dangerous to a person if exposed to a
  dangerous level.
• 2. Follow precautions given on the label for
  proper use.
• 3. They can enter the body through the
  Respiratory system, mouth, or the surface of the
  skin

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Prevention of Airborne Dangers

• Respirators
• Masks
• gloves
• long sleeve clothing

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Remember Accidents do happen!!
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