In Animal Science A productive farm is a SAFE farm What are some of the RISKS What is one of the most dangerous occupations How much do farm accidents cost annually How do we keep from having an accident and becoming a statistic ID: 259277
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SAFETY
In Animal Science: A productive farm is a SAFE farm!Slide2
What are some of the RISKS?......
What is one of the most dangerous occupations?
How much do farm accidents cost annually?
How do we keep from having an accident and becoming a statistic?Slide3
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Agriculture is the third in death rate among careers!
25 workers per 100,000 die each year!
All industries combined show a death rate of just 4 per
100,000
!!!
Most accidents are caused by machinery and very few caused by
l
ivestock!Slide4
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More than 200 children die each year from farm related accidents!
Employees of a farming operation have to be given a safe environment and ample safety training!
These guidelines are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).Slide5
Stats:
Most people injured by cattle and hogs are male.
To the contrary those injured by horses are typically females.
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Working Conditions:
Heat..Humidity..
high~low
Sweating and dehydration!
Loading and unloadingSlide7
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When loading and unloading it is very important to have adequate equipment that is heavy duty!!! (Always have an emergency exit!)Slide8
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Another serious consideration are slippery spots throughout the livestock facility.
Watch out for sharp corners and pinch points.Slide9
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Lighting: 10
ft
candles of light.
Ensure there are no bright spots to confuse livestock.
Very important at the loading and unloading areasSlide10
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Livestock very seldom attack people.
However, they may react in a fight or flight situation with sudden movement or loud noises!Slide11
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Zoonosis
: the passing of diseases from animals to humans.Slide12
Ways to prevent disease…
Wearing rubber gloves.
Cleanliness, vaccinations, quarantine of sick animals, and avoiding exposure!
Be careful around sick animals and understand that a virus and infections are easily transmitted via saliva.
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Livestock Confinement Building Hazards.
Proper ventilation Slide14
Checklist of FARM safety Practices
Establish good sanitation, vaccination, and inoculation programs.
Plan ahead when working with animals in an enclosed space to provide a way out; have at least two escape routes!
Use proper equipment for the job; must be in good repair and strong enough for the species
Must have enough strength and experience for the job
Use caution when approaching livestock to avoid startling
Educate workers on safety and its importance
Know the animals
Be patient
Do not work animals when you are exhaustedSlide15
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Enough help to do the job
Lead animals
properly,
doing so with caution
No horseplay around the animals
Keep children and visitors away
Dehorn
No smoking
Fire extinguishers
Remove trash and clutterRepair facilities regularlyCheck wiring and outlets regularly (nothing electrical an animal can chew)Slide16
Safety checklist continued
Adequate lighting
Proper ventilation (animals and humans)
Keep floors and loading areas dry and free of slippery spots
Well maintained first aid kit in all major buildings
Emergency telephone numbers
Keep radios or telephones in trucks and buildings
Store all chemicals, fertilizers, medicines away from animals in a locked space
Post warning signs at the entrances of chemical storage areas
All farm ponds fenced to keep out
childrenMSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and why it is important.Slide17
SAFETY Attire
Long pants highly suggested
Close-toed leather shoes or
boots (
preferred)
Safety
glasses
in
some lab
areas
Wear safety gloves when feeding and handling livestock or anything that may have come in contact with livestock feces.