Mapping activity: Identifying Hazards

6/2020

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In this exercise, workers will learn about identifying hazards on the farm using an interactive worksheet.

Materials for workers Pencils and paper to take notes

Estimated lesson timeAbout 30 Minutes

Suggested training environment••

DAIRY SAFETY TOOLKIT

deohs.washington.edu/pnash

Why is this important? Workers will be able to apply definitions to identify best practices when approaching cattle and to prevent animal-related injuries.

Mapping Activity

Using the map and different colored stickers, identify locations on the farm.

Believed to be safe, no animal-related injuries

Location where you are at risk for animal-related injuries

You have witnessed or experienced animal-related injuries

An exit route or location for other preventative measures

Green

Red

Blue

Indoors, access to tables Whiteboard and projector recommended

Learning ObjectivesApply safe animal handling practices from today’s work-shop to risk areas around the farm where injuries are known to occur. Identify what is working and what is not. How can we reduce the risk of injury?

Materials for the trainerDownload English and Spanish Farm Layout pdf. printed on a 24x12 or bigger depending on group sizeColored stickers: green, yellow, red, blue

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Materials for workers Pencils and paper to take notes

For access to the entire Dairy Safety Toolkit, visit: www.dairysafety.org

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Establo de maternidad

Milking Parlor

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Ha visto una herida o

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Hay un medido

efectivo para

prevenir una herida

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Jaulas de becerras

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Have seen an injury

or someone is injured

There are effective

safety measures to

prevent injury (such

as an exit gate)

Cow cages