Farm Safety Leave a Comment / By admin / June 6, 2024 What toxic gases can be released from agitating slurry? Carbon Dioxide and Methane Hydrogen Sulfide and Ammonia Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia Hydrogen Sulfide and Methane What precautions should be taken when agitating slurry. (tick all that apply) Agitation points should be outside the building Appropriate equipment should be used At least two adults should be present during agitation Ensure shed doors remain closed Agitate on a windy day Should be carried out alone Agitate on a calm day You should not re-enter the building for 60 minutes after agitation Keep pets and children away Remove all livestock from the shed Open all doors and windows of the shed Agitation points should be inside the building True or False A newly calved cow can be incredibly dangerous? True False True or False Farmers lungs can be badly damaged due to dust on a farm False True Which of the following are safety recommendations for silage pits? Tick all that apply Ensure experienced machine operatives are involved in rolling the pit Wilt the grass before ensiling Never go underneath a silage cover when in place Ensure to tighten the polythene after two weeks as shrinkage will have occured Never overfill a pit Cover with a layer of black polythene Roll the grass in the pit True or False All Farmers are legally required to prepare a safety statement for their farm True False Which of the following are examples of PPE farmers should wear when working with chemicals. Tick all that apply. Gloves Goggles Steel toe cap boots Mask Ear Defenders Lab Coat What does the following farm safety sign mean? Bull ring in place - safe to enter Beware of bull Beware of sheep Caution livestock can be dangerous 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? A B What does this sign mean? Beware of Fumes Tractor Crossing Silage Season Beware of Farm Machinery Time's up
