Month: August 2022

Questions

1. _________ is an unplanned event that could result in human injury but does not.
2. Who outlined six spets for identifying hazards?
3. What is the final step in identifying hazards?
4. True or false: the root cause of an incident is the primary issue or hazard that led to the incident occurring.
5. True or false: there is no need to report incidents in the workplace.

Answers
1. Near miss
2. OSHA
3. Action Item 6: Characterize the nature of identified hazards, identify interim control measures, and prioritize the risk for control.
4. True
5. False

Hazard Identification

Root Causes
Incidents happen very often in agricultural workplaces. Often, the cause of these incidents is hazards. These hazards are referred to as “root causes” because the hazard itself resulted in the incident. Examples of root causes are improper training, disorganization, and improper storage of chemicals.

Near Misses
Often times near misses occur in the workplace. A near miss is an unplanned event that could potentially result in human injury, but it does not.

Identifying Hazards
OSHA outlines six steps for identifying hazards.
1. Collect existing information about workplace hazards to ensure risks are understood.
2. Inspect the workplace for safety hazards.
3. Identify any health hazards in the workplace.
4. Develop a clear place for incident reporting and investigation.
5. Identify hazards associated with emergency and non-routine situations.
6. Characterize the nature of identified hazards, identify interim control measures, and prioritize the risk for control.

Ag Injury News

7/24/2022: Man dies at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, investigation underway
7/24/2022:York County man found dead after skid loader accident: coroner
7/23/2022:Coroner: 11-year-old boy killed in ATV accident in Highland County
7/19/2022:White Oak man injured after he is pinned to tractor by a tree
7/18/2022:Woman airlifted to hospital after being thrown, kicked by horse in Olmsted County
7/10/2022:Missing child Waldy Raber found dead in Virginia pond
7/05/2022:Man dies after being found unconscious in Stearns County grain bin