Working Safely (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards

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Zoonotic diseases

Illnesses that pass from animals to humans

Examples of zoonotic diseases in agriculture

Ringworm, salmonella, bovine tuberculosis

Toxic gases produced by slurry

H2S\mathrm{H_2S}, methane, CO2\mathrm{CO_2}, ammonia

Why H2S\mathrm{H_2S} is particularly dangerous

Kills in minutes, sense of smell deadens quickly

Essential PPE in agriculture

Boots, gloves, goggles, masks, helmets

ROPS meaning

Roll-Over Protection Systems

ROPS effectiveness with seatbelts

Prevents up to 99% of rollover deaths

Critical slurry safety rule

Never enter slurry tanks

How to store chemicals safely

In original labelled containers

Agricultural machinery passenger rule

Should not carry extra passengers

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