Health & Safety (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What type of physical injury can result from working with large farm animals?
What type of physical injury can result from working with large farm animals?
Being kicked by cattle or horses
What term describes diseases transmitted from animals to humans?
What term describes diseases transmitted from animals to humans?
Zoonotic diseases
How is leptospirosis transmitted to humans on farms?
How is leptospirosis transmitted to humans on farms?
Contact with infected animal urine
Which animals typically transmit orf to farm workers?
Which animals typically transmit orf to farm workers?
Sheep and goats
What respiratory condition can result from dust exposure in animal production?
What respiratory condition can result from dust exposure in animal production?
Farmer's lung
Which gases from slurry present serious poisoning risks to farm workers?
Which gases from slurry present serious poisoning risks to farm workers?
Hydrogen sulphide and methane
What protection do steel-toe boots provide in animal production?
What protection do steel-toe boots provide in animal production?
Protection from trampling and crushing
What is a key principle when handling large farm animals safely?
What is a key principle when handling large farm animals safely?
Never work alone with large animals
When should farm workers wash their hands with antimicrobial soap?
When should farm workers wash their hands with antimicrobial soap?
After animal contact
What is critical before entering slurry tanks or poorly ventilated storage areas?
What is critical before entering slurry tanks or poorly ventilated storage areas?
Proper safety equipment and backup