Safety in Livestock Production

There are four types of hazards related to livestock production. They are...(more than one answer)

• Human and Environmental

• Chemical Safety

• Heat and Humidity factors

• Livestock Handling

Recognizing particular animal behaviors is key to keeping safe around livestock.

• True

• false

Stockmanship means...

• a way of interacting with animals that will stress them out and cause fear and distrust

• a way of handling animals remotely

• a way of minimizing stress on animals by considering their natural behaviors and practicing safe handling techniques

• a way of chasing animals at a fast and jerky pace

Livestock like routines and have strong herding instincts.

• True

• False

The U.S. agency responsible for establishing regulations under the Worker Protection Standard for farm chemicals is...

• OSHA

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Animal Right and Welfare

Two major provisions of the regulations for worker safety with chemicals are...(more than one answer)

• A washing machine on the premise

• Personal Protective Equipment must be provided

• Notices must be posted in easily seen locations showing date, time and location of treated fields or areas.

• cotton balls

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires ....

• Labels on pesticides must provide information that employees need to know about the use of the pesticide.

• Employees are instructed on safe practices relating to the use of these chemicals

• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) be available for all chemicals in the work space.

• Restricted entry to fields that have been treated

A chemical labeled with CAUTION means the chemical is....

• highly toxic and the clothes must be deposed of according to the directions on the label

• The chemical is slightly toxic and the clothes may be cleaned with one to three machine washings.

• The chemical is moderately toxic and the clothes will need more than three machine washings.

• There is very low danger and clothes can be washed with a regular load of wash.

Sheep and cattle will want to see you at all times. When approaching them...

• running up behind them is a good practice

• sneaking up on them is effective

• it is good practice to stay in their vision range

• jumping in and out of their vision range is helpful

OSHA stands for...

• Occupation, Safety, Heart Admiration

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Occupational Standards for Health Advancement

• Occupational Stuff for Health and Artistry