Monday, April 09, 2012
Let's take a look at "Confined Spaces," including silos, grain bins, manure pits, dryers and more. It takes only a matter of seconds for a farmer to become submerged in flowing grain, most often resulting in suffocation. Farmers can also be overcome by carbon monoxide fumes in poorly ventilated shops, resulting in asphyxiation.
Take a look at this three-step self-audit on "Confined Spaces." The checklist starts with a review of 'physical conditions,' followed by a look at 'work practices.' Even if you find your farm is up to par on these safety standards, the process serves as a good reminder of what to keep an eye out for. (Download the complete confinde sapece on the farm safety checklist.)
Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3!
Step 1: Inspect and Identity Hazards Use the checklists provided to assist you during your inspection. Read the rationale above the checklist to help prepare your mind to detect hazards and to assist you to classify the hazard as critical, serious, or minor.
Step 2: Assess Risk Where you have identified a hazard, prioritize it as a high, moderate, or low risk. A high risk is one that can result in fatality or injury causing permanent disability or extensive property damage; moderate risk can cause injury requiring medical aid; and low risk can result in minor injury requiring first aid.
Step 3: Take Action to Correct Establish your priorities for action, and decide what corrective action to take. Start an action plan by selecting a target date for the completion of each correction.
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