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