Animal handlingFarm incidents involving livestock the second most prevalent cause of injuries and deaths each year. There are a number of hazards when dealing with livestock, including but not limited to:animal contact (e.g., kicks, crushes, bites, being stepped on)slip, trip and fall hazards (e.g., wet environments, slippery surfaces)abrasions and punctures (e.g., needle sticks and sharps)biological hazards (e.g., Zoonoses [infectious diseases transmitted from animal to humans], moulds, bacteria, animal dander)high noise levelschemical and medicinal exposure (e.g., hormones, antibiotics, vaccine, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide)LegislationThe following sections in the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation are applicable when working with livestock:part 5: first aidpart 6: personal protective equipmentpart 8: musculoskeletal injurypart 9: working alone or in isolationpart 12: hearing conservation and noise controlpart 15: confined spacespart 16: machine, tools and robotspart 22: powered mobile equipmentpart 36: chemical and biological substancesRelated linksHazards and exposures topic list