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Manure Storage Agitation Manure Gases Confined Spaces Miscellaneous

Type of manure pit which can be filled by scraping Answer Manure Storage for 100

What is a below-grade pit? Back to the Game Board 3 Manure Storage for 100

Type of soil typically needed for an earthen pit Answer Manure Storage for 200

What is clay? Back to the Game Board Manure Storage for 200

A manure storage structure should be located to reduce these two things Answer Manure Storage for 300

What are odor and sight nuisances? Back to the Game Board Manure Storage for 300

This safety feature is especially important around earthen and lined pits. Answer Manure Storage for 400

What is a fence? Back to the Gameboard Manure Storage for 400

This safety feature prevents manure from flowing back into livestock buildings and should be inspected regularly Answer Manure Storage for 500

What is a valve? Back to the Game Board Manure Storage for 500

Answer Agitation for 100 Caution needs to be taken when agitating a structure with this type of liner to keep it from tearing

Back to the Game Board Agitation for 100 What is a plastic lined pit?

Buildup of this is the reason agitation is needed Answer Agitation for 200

What is sludge or crust? Back to the Game Board Agitationfor 200

30 minutes Answer Agitation for 300

What is the length of time a pit should be agitated before pumping or emptying? Back to the Game Board Agitation for 300

This bedding material is difficult to remove even after agitation Answer Agitation for 400

What is sand? Back to the Game Board Agitation for 400

This indicator helps an operator determine when a storage structure needs to be emptied Answer Agitation for 500

What is a manure level indicator? Back to the Game Board Agitation for 500

Cause of manure gases Answer Manure Gases for 100

What is the decomposition of manure? Back to the Game Board Manure Gases for 100

Most likely to feel the effect of this gas as it irritates the eyes and respiratory tract Answer Manure Gases for 200

What is ammonia? Back to the Game Board Manure Gases for 200

Odorless, colorless, and highly flamable Answer Manure Gases for 300

What is methane? Back to the Game Board Manure Gases for 300

May cause death in seconds in high concentrations. The most toxic manure gas Answer Manure Gases for 400

What is hydrogen sulfide? Back to the Game Board Manure Gases for 400

Not highly toxic to humans but rather displaces oxygen Answer Manure Gases for 500

What is carbon dioxide? Back to the Game Board Manure Gases for 500

An area with limited entry and exit points Answer Confined Spaces for 100

What is a confined space? Back to the Game Board Confined Spaces for 100

Before entering a confined space, use of one of these is the best way to determine if manure gases are present Answer Confined Spaces for 200

What is a gas monitor? Back to the Game Board Confined Spaces for 200

This can help exchange manure gases with good, quality air Answer Confined Spaces for 300

What is a fan or blower? Back to the Game Board Confined Spaces for 300

This should be used if a gas monitor and fan/blower are not available Answer Confined Spaces for 400

What is a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)? Back to the Game Board Confined Spaces for 400

These can help retrieve a person if overcome by gases in a confined space Answer Confined Spaces for 500

What is a lifeline and harness? Back to the Game Board Confined Spaces for 500

Answer Miscellaneous for 100 This manure gas smells like rotten eggs

Back to the Gameboard Miscellaneous for 100 What is hydrogen sulfide?

Amount of free space allowed before a manure storage structure should be emptied Answer Miscellaneous for 200

What is 12 inches? Back to the Game Board Miscellaneous for 200

You do not want to smoke or weld in the presence of this manure gas Answer Miscellaneous for 300

What is methane? Back to the Game Board Miscellaneous for 300

This should be tested periodically as the storage structure is agitated to ensure nutrients are applied according to the nutrient management plan Answer Miscellaneous for 400

What is manure? Back to the Gameboard Miscellaneous for 400

Number of air exchanges that should take place before entering a confined space Answer Miscellaneous for 500

What is seven? Back to the Game Board Miscellaneous for 500