Farm Safety Quiz-True/False

Farm Safety

• Farm safety is crucial and the farmer's responsibility to maintain high standards.
• Top causes of accidents on farms:
  • Kicks, bites, or diseases from animals
  • Falls from high places
  • Crushes from farm vehicles
  • Falling objects
  • Slurry incidents
  • Exposure to chemicals
  • Back injuries
  • Hearing loss from loud equipment

Child Safety

• 10% of farm fatalities involve children
• Children must be supervised at all times on the farm
• Chemicals should be stored in a locked area, away from children

Risk Assessment

• Farmers should have a risk assessment plan to identify potential hazards
• Safe behavior must accompany the risk assessment
• Slurry points should be marked, and livestock handling should be done with care
• Machinery should be turned off when not in operation

Older Farmers

• Older farmers are at risk due to limitations in strength, mobility, flexibility, eyesight, and hearing
• Most accidents involving older farmers are caused by livestock or moving machinery, due to mobility issues
• Getting older doesn't mean retirement; it means taking extra care when performing tasks

Farm Signage

• Farm signage should be placed around the farm to highlight hazards