Farm Safety 4 Kids

The Keys to Farm The Keys to Farm SafetySafety

General farm locations where

accidents have occurred.

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Safety and Animals•Children and Farm Animals

– Make play areas away from animals with a barrier.

–Always have parental supervision around animals.

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Animals have a size and weight advantage.

Animals can have unexpected behavior.

Adults and Animals

Escape Devices

Roll-under or roll-over spaceRoll-under or roll-over space

Step through-hole large enough for person but not Step through-hole large enough for person but not for animal.for animal.

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Walkways

•Separate from animals

that provide a space to

move people, equipment,

or animals.

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Gates

Easy control and containing movement of animals

Appropriate height for appropriate species

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Electrical Wiring and Lighting

Protect electrical wiring from animals

Proper placement of wires

Proper lighting

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Protection from Suffocation and Drowning

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 CenterSpecialized construction and storage to meet state

requirements.

Specific location requirements

Chemicals should be stored in their original containers, off the ground.

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Fire Prevention

Metal containers for rags

Keep farmstead clean.

Gas and other flammable liquids should be stored 75ft away.

Adequate safety control on all space heaters.

Proper ventilation.

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Dangerous Gases

Hydrogen Sulfide

Carbon Dioxide

Ammonia

Methane

Nitrogen Dioxide (in silage)

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Prevention of Airborne Dangers

Respirators

Masks

gloves

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Dusts

Can cause serious health problems

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Pesticides

Pesticides can be dangerous

Follow precautions given on the label

They can enter the body through the respiratory system, mouth, or skin.

Remember: Accidents can happen!!

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