Health & Safety (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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3 main hazard types in animal production
3 main hazard types in animal production
Physical, biological, and health hazards
Zoonotic diseases
Zoonotic diseases
Diseases transmitted from animals to humans
Leptospirosis transmission
Leptospirosis transmission
Bacterial infection from contact with infected animal urine
Ringworm
Ringworm
Fungal skin infection spread by direct contact with animals
Orf disease source
Orf disease source
Viral skin condition from sheep and goats
Main slurry gases
Main slurry gases
Hydrogen sulphide and methane
Purpose of crushes and races
Purpose of crushes and races
Secure restraint systems for animals during procedures
Steel-toe boots protect against
Steel-toe boots protect against
Trampling & crushing injuries, provide grip on wet surfaces
When to wash hands in animal production
When to wash hands in animal production
After animal contact with antimicrobial soap
Slurry tank entry rule
Slurry tank entry rule
Never enter without proper safety equipment & backup personnel