NFSHW26: Confined Space Safety in Agriculture
Summary: Agricultural confined spaces, such as grain bins, silos, manure pits, and storage tanks, present unique and often life-threatening hazards. This presentation provides farmers, agricultural workers, supervisors, and safety professionals with the knowledge needed to identify confined space dangers, understand regulatory requirements, and implement safe work practices. Participants will learn about atmospheric hazards, engulfment risks, lockout/tagout procedures, emergency response considerations, and effective rescue planning. Through real-world case studies and practical prevention strategies, attendees will gain the tools necessary to reduce risks, protect workers, and prevent confined space incidents on agricultural operations.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to….
- Recognize common agricultural confined spaces and associated hazards.
- Understand the risks of toxic atmospheres, oxygen deficiency, and engulfment.
- Apply safe entry procedures and hazard control measures.
- Develop emergency response and rescue plans for confined space incidents.
- Promote a culture of safety to prevent injuries and fatalities in agricultural settings.
Presenter: Dan Neenan, Director- National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
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Continuing Education: The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity.
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