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Health And Safety In The Agricultural Industry Essay

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Health and safety study on the Agricultural Industry
Jack Gore C14802520
DT398 Year 1
Health and Safety

1.0 Table of contents
2.0 Issues facing the Agricultural Industry
3.0 Specific hazards and risks in the Agricultural Industry
4.0 Provisions in place to protect employees in the Agricultural Industry
5.0 What employers should have in place for protection of employees in the Agricultural Industry
6.0 Fatalities and non-fatalities in the Agricultural Industry
7.0 Comparison of the Agricultural Industry with other industries
8.0 Future Issues facing the agricultural industry

Issues facing the agricultural industry

There are many issues that the Irish Agricultural Industry face in relation to health and safety. The Industry faces …show more content…

Physical
2. Chemical
3. Biological
4. Mechanical/Electrical
Therefore it is important to be extra vigilant when working in the following scenarios:
• Working with Machinery
Machinery often poses a risk as blockages are common. It is vital that the PTO is turned off and the engine is stopped before attempting to free a blockage. It is important that all machinery is serviced regularly and in perfect working order. All safety guards should be in place at all times. It is important to maintain machinery such as tractors and other road legal vehicles that may pose a risk to others when they leave the farmyard. Regular checks should be made in the cab, on the windscreen and windows, on the mirrors, on the lights and indicators, tyres and wheels and on the engine and oils and coolants should be clean and changed regularly.
• Risks posed by Animals/Livestock
All animals and livestock can be dangerous despite being in the farm environment and all pose a serious risk to humans. Temperament of all animals should be kept under constant review. All livestock should have warning signage around them in order to warn others on the farm there may a risk posed to them, especially near a bull. It is important that all livestock handling and loading facilities are safe and easy to

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