Barn Safety - Manitoba Pork Council

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must be kept clear of snow and ice accumulation. Where an overhead accumulation of
snow or ice creates a risk, it must be removed or an overhead barrier designed to withstand
any load that is likely to be imposed on it is installed. Pressure plants and pressure vessels
not subject to The Steam and Pressure Plants Act must be properly constructed, installed,
used, stored, repaired, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specs. Sign at
construction project site must have the following information must be clearly and
prominently identified on sign located in a conspicuous place at a construction project site:
Name of prime contractor or employer, the location of any first aid service, the name and
telephone number of the person who can be contacted about safety and health matters, and
contact information for the committee and the representative as applicable.
Language Barriers to Effective Safety and Health Training
Manitoba’s pork industry is attracting increasing numbers of workers from abroad.
Language and literacy differences among workers mean that safety education may
have to be tailored to each individual working in the barn. Make sure all workers
understand your safety and health policies.
Safety During Animal Handling
Injuries from animals and animal handling resulted in the second highest number of farmrelated
hospitalizations in Manitoba between 1990 and 1995. More worker injuries occur
during direct pig contact than any other part of hog production. Studies have shown that
back and neck injuries and slips and falls seem to be the most common concern for
animal handling related injuries. Less frequent, but equally important injuries include
bites, kicks, cuts, abrasions and needle sticks.