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Animal handling

Farm 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 levels
  • chemical and medicinal exposure (e.g., hormones, antibiotics, vaccine, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide)

Legislation

The following sections in the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation are applicable when working with livestock:

  • part 5: first aid
  • part 6: personal protective equipment
  • part 8: musculoskeletal injury
  • part 9: working alone or in isolation
  • part 12: hearing conservation and noise control
  • part 15: confined spaces
  • part 16: machine, tools and robots
  • part 22: powered mobile equipment
  • part 36: chemical and biological substances