Farm Safety Awareness

What is the main goal of safety practices on farms?

• To increase crop yield on farms.

• To promote the use of heavy machinery on farms.

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of farm landscapes.

• To prevent accidents and injuries on farms.

Name one common hazard that farmworkers face.

• Slips and falls

• Animal bites

• Heat exhaustion

• Pesticide exposure

What can over fatigue lead to in farmworkers?

• Improved mental health and job satisfaction.

• Decreased productivity and increased risk of accidents.

• Enhanced communication among farmworkers.

• Increased crop yield and better soil health.

Why is proper training important for farmworkers?

• Proper training is important for farmworkers to ensure safety, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity.

• Training only benefits farm owners, not workers.

• Farmworkers should learn on the job without any training.

• Proper training is unnecessary for farmworkers.

What type of hazard includes slippery floors?

• Chemical hazard

• Physical hazard

• Biological hazard

• Ergonomic hazard

Give an example of a mechanical hazard on a farm.

• Slips and falls on wet surfaces in the barn.

• Moving parts of farm machinery, such as tractors or combines.

• Electrical hazards from wiring on the farm.

• Chemical spills from fertilizers or pesticides.

How can poor ventilation affect farmworkers?

• Poor ventilation enhances worker productivity.

• Poor ventilation can cause respiratory problems, fatigue, and heat stress in farmworkers.

• Improved ventilation increases crop yield.

• Good ventilation leads to better soil quality.

What should farmers do to ensure their workers' safety?

• Reduce working hours without safety measures.

• Provide only verbal instructions without any training.

• Implement safety training and provide protective equipment.

• Ignore safety regulations and focus on productivity.

What is the risk associated with using unguarded machinery?

• Increased productivity and efficiency

• Enhanced safety measures

• Lower operational costs

• The risk associated with using unguarded machinery includes severe injuries and accidents.

How can extreme temperatures impact farmworkers?

• Extreme temperatures improve the health of farmworkers.

• Farmworkers thrive in extreme temperatures.

• Extreme temperatures have no effect on farmworkers.

• Extreme temperatures can negatively affect the health and productivity of farmworkers.