Barn Safety - Manitoba Pork Council

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Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………...4
How do I use this manual ………………………………………………………….5
Safety and Health Committees …………………………………………………….5
Safe Work Procedures……………………………………………………………….6
Serious Accidents…………………………………………………………………….7
Language Barriers to Effective Safety and Health Training ……………….…….8
Animal Handling Basics ……………………………………………………………..9
What do I do to avoid Zoonoses ………………………………………………….10
Working Alone & Working in Isolation ……………………………………………..12
Confined Spaces……………………………………………………………………..12
Preventing Needle Stick Injuries …………………………………………………..15
Employer and Employee Obligations………………………………………………17
Personal Protective Equipment …………………………………………………….17
Respiratory Protection ………………………………………………………………18
Hearing Protection …………………………………………………………………..19
Fall Protection ………………………………………………………………………..21
Fire Hazards ………………………………………………………………………….22
Fire Extinguishers ……………………………………………………………………22
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) ………………..25
WHMIS Classifications ………………………………………………………………26
Chemical and Biologicals …………………………………………………………...29
Definitions and General Matters…………………………………………………....30
General Duties………………………………………………………………………..31
Workplace Safety and Health Committees and Representatives…………….…33
General Workplace Requirements……………………………………………….…35