1. Safety In Animal Science

2. Why is agriculture so dangerous?
Write down 2-3 reasons agriculture is a dangerous industry.
3-4 people share their reasons

3. What are some injuries from animals in agriculture?
Write down injuries that could occur from 2-3 different production agriculture animals (cows, pigs etc.)
3-4 people share their ideas

4. Agriculture One of the most dangerous occupations
150,000 disabling accidents
Machines are the leading cause of accidents and livestock are second

5. Fatal Injuries Death rate- 28.7 deaths per 100,000 adult workers
Average rate is 3.7 deaths per 100,000 in all other industries)
43 deaths per 100,000 youth
Over 700 farmers and ranchers die in work-related accidents yearly, and an estimated 200 plus youth die doing farm work or being bystanders

6. OSHA Employees must be told about their rights and responsibilities
OSHA requires employers to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses if 11 or more employees work on the farm

7. Livestock Injuries Most serious injuries occur from horses and bulls
Also occur with cows and hogs
Age cattle
Kick
Step on
Pen someone
Age Hogs
Bite
Step on people
Knock people down

8. Human Error Major factor in accidents Being tired Not paying attention
Poor judgment
Not using PPE (personal protective equipment)

9. Ventilation Ventilation is required for clean air Manure storage pit
Cleaned a few times a year
Pit gases can kill workers and livestock
Can cause major illness

10. Chemical Safety EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Major provisions
Issues regulations under the Worker Protection Standard
Major provisions
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
Restricted entry
Acknowledgement of treatment
Training on safe handling
Water soap and towels must be provided

11. SDS Safety Data Sheets ID chemical Hazardous ingredients
Physical and chemical characteristics
Fire hazards
Health hazards
Safe handling
Controlling spills

12. First Aid Kits Located in the classroom
Contains proper medical supplies

13. Hazards of Handling Livestock
Loading and unloading
Always have an escape route
Floors should be anti-slip and not cluttered
Lighting should be adequate
Approach animals from the front and with caution
Always wear boots or hard shoes

14. General Livestock Handling
Don’t use sudden noises or movements
Do NOT handle animals roughly
They remember and will be even worse the next time they are worked
“Flight Zone”- imaginary circle around an animal or herd
Cattle feet

15. Handling Watch for signs of aggressiveness Warning signs include:
Raised or pinned ears
Raised tail or hair on the back
Teeth showing
Pawing the ground or snorting

16. Hog Handling
Sow may attack if she feels like her piglets are threatened
A solid hurdle or panel should be used with hogs
Children should not pet hogs through fences
Hogs want to stay or return to an area where they are familiar

17. Horse Safety Stay out of kicking range or stay really close
Nervous handler = nervous horse
Never strike a horse on the head
A slight snap of the lead or punishment at the time of disobedience
When leading walk beside the horse
Do not wrap lead around hand
Move slowly and cautiously

18. Zoonotic Diseases Disease that can be transferred to humans
Ringworm
Rabies
Brucellosis
Salmonella
Tapeworm
Spotted fever
Cleanliness, vaccination, protective equipment, quarantine and avoiding exposure to prevent

19. Fire Extinguishers A- green triangle B-red square C- blue circle
D- yellow star

20. Biosecurity
Biosecurity- protect from biological harm to living things diseases, pests, bioterrorism
Bioterrorism- the deliberate use of a biological or chemical weapon. Known as Agroterrorism in agriculture

21. Activity
Tape one student’s hand to the palm of their hands and try to pick up a pencil, or book
Have another student put their writing arm behind their back, and try to write with the other.
Pass out worksheet and have students complete and turn into green baskets on book shelf by the door.