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Agricultural Safety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Most fatal accidents on farms are caused by _____. | Machinery |
| Farm chemicals such as pesticides should be stored in places where _____. a. children cannot get to them c. there are no sewer or drainage lines b. they will not freeze d. All of the above | All of the above |
| Heat stress suffered by workers during hot weather is sometimes called _____. a. heat exhaustion c. heatstroke b. heat prostration d. all answers are correct | All of the above |
| Avoiding hazards in handling livestock involves _____. | designing facilities where workers are not in small areas with animals |
| In silos, fermentation produces _____. | both “carbon dioxide” and “nitrogen dioxide” |
| When unloading grain from a storage bin, a worker can be in a dangerous situation within _____. | 4 to 5 seconds |
| Infectious viruses can be transmitted by _____. | Skunks, raccoons and bats |
| Livestock workers are exposed to all the following atmospheric contaminations except _____. | abestos |
| In animal confinement buildings, workers should wear dust filters providing protection from particles _____ in diameter. | 0.3 micron |
| Class B fires are those burning _____. | Paints and solvents |
| Which of the following diseases is NOT a major threat to the animal agriculture industry? | anemia |
| To prevent diseases from entering the herd, livestock producers should buy only healthy animals, and keep them quarantined for _____. | 10 to 30 days |
| The FDA, Department of Homeland Security, and every citizen are responsible for _____. | assuring security of the nation’s food supply |
| If the chemical is moderately toxic, the label says ____________________. | WARNING |
| A fire involving burning electrical equipment is a ____________________. | Class C fire |
| Breathing large amounts of dust can cause ____________________ Syndrome in workers. | Toxic Organic dust |
| The 5 to 20 feet ____________________ around cattle is allowed to keep the animal calm. | flight zone |
| The ____________________ issues regulations designed to reduce health risks associated with chemicals. | Enviormental Protectional Agency |
| When setting a chute for loading and unloading hogs, it should slope no more than ____________________ degrees. | 25 |
| A worker should not enter a silo for ____________________ weeks after it has been filled. | 3 |
| ____________________ are diseases and parasites that can be passed between humans and animals. | Zoonoses |
| Sources of wiring information for farmers can be obtained from ____________________. | Agricultural Wiring HAndbook |
| ____________________ is a fire burning combustible metals. | Class D |
| The deliberate use of biological or chemical weapons to bring harm to agricultural enterprises is called ____________________. | agroterrism |
| Explain why a standby source of electrical power is recommended for modern livestock farms. | Emergency power sources are important because they can be lifesaving in some situations; for example, if a fan fails in a manure pit, it could result in toxic gas buildup. |
| Explain why loading and unloading livestock are particularly dangerous. | The animals are exicted and confused by what is happening. |
| List some precautions for the safe handling of cattle. | (1) Avoid loud noises; (2) Eliminate shadows and contrasting patterns around cattle; (3) Do not push cattle too hard; (4) Allow cattle to follow the natural herd leader. |
| List examples of toxic gases found in livestock confinement buildings. | ammonia, methane, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide |
| List examples of personal protective equipment for livestock workers. | safety glasses, leather gloves, safety shoes, and respiratory protection |
| Discuss ways of preventing diseases in animals and preventing transmittal to humans. | cleanliness, vaccination, quarantine of sick animals, and avoiding exposure |
| Name five ways “agents of destruction” such as pests, diseases, and chemicals are spread. | animals, wind, accidentally by people, vehicles and equipment, spread deliberately as an act of terrorism |
| List and describe the markings of the types of fire extinguishers. | Class A—marked with a green triangle Class B—marked with a red square Class C—marked with a blue circle Class D—marked with a yellow star |
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