Working Safely (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Zoonotic diseases
Zoonotic diseases
Illnesses that pass from animals to humans
Examples of zoonotic diseases in agriculture
Examples of zoonotic diseases in agriculture
Ringworm, salmonella, bovine tuberculosis
Toxic gases produced by slurry
Toxic gases produced by slurry
, methane, , ammonia
Why is particularly dangerous
Why is particularly dangerous
Kills in minutes, sense of smell deadens quickly
Essential PPE in agriculture
Essential PPE in agriculture
Boots, gloves, goggles, masks, helmets
ROPS meaning
ROPS meaning
Roll-Over Protection Systems
ROPS effectiveness with seatbelts
ROPS effectiveness with seatbelts
Prevents up to 99% of rollover deaths
Critical slurry safety rule
Critical slurry safety rule
Never enter slurry tanks
How to store chemicals safely
How to store chemicals safely
In original labelled containers
Agricultural machinery passenger rule
Agricultural machinery passenger rule
Should not carry extra passengers
