Farm Safety True or False A newly calved cow can be incredibly dangerous? False True PTO Shafts are a very dangerous machinary part and they should be properly guarded. Which of the following images shows a correctly guarded PTO shaft? B A True or False All Farmers are legally required to prepare a safety statement for their farm False True What does this sign mean? Beware of Fumes Tractor Crossing Silage Season Beware of Farm Machinery What precautions should be taken when agitating slurry. (tick all that apply) Open all doors and windows of the shed At least two adults should be present during agitation Remove all livestock from the shed Agitation points should be inside the building Keep pets and children away Agitate on a windy day You should not re-enter the building for 60 minutes after agitation Agitate on a calm day Should be carried out alone Appropriate equipment should be used Agitation points should be outside the building Ensure shed doors remain closed What does the following farm safety sign mean? Caution livestock can be dangerous Bull ring in place - safe to enter Beware of bull Beware of sheep Which of the following are safety recommendations for silage pits? Tick all that apply Ensure to tighten the polythene after two weeks as shrinkage will have occured Cover with a layer of black polythene Roll the grass in the pit Ensure experienced machine operatives are involved in rolling the pit Never go underneath a silage cover when in place Never overfill a pit Wilt the grass before ensiling Which of the following are examples of PPE farmers should wear when working with chemicals. Tick all that apply. Steel toe cap boots Gloves Goggles Lab Coat Mask Ear Defenders True or False Farmers lungs can be badly damaged due to dust on a farm False True What toxic gases can be released from agitating slurry? Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia Hydrogen Sulfide and Ammonia Hydrogen Sulfide and Methane Carbon Dioxide and Methane Time's up
