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Posted in: Pork Insight Articles, Prairie Swine Centre, Production by student on June 19, 2018
Author: Ken Engele, BSA. Prairie Swine Centre
Publication: Centred on Swine, Spring 2018 Volume 24 Number 1
Summary: While auditing 24 farms with regards to their management practices it became apparent that producers are overall going a good job at implementing a safe workplace for their employees. The audit looked at the availability of dusk masks, hearing protection and hydrogen sulfide monitors, determining that all three are used to varying degrees within the industry. All practices utilized H2S monitors when pit pulling was occurring, however they were not always being used during routine activities which could result in the H2S concentration exceeding the accepted safe limits. Another aspect that was discussed was proper handling of pigs. Proper pig handling has been displayed through research to decrease stress for both the handler and the animal. The majority of producers implement some form of training with regards to animal handling for their operation.
Personal Protection and Training