Lecture 7 - practical 2

Question 1

what are the 5 requirements when guarding a PTO

Answer 1

1. PTO must be completely enclosed within the guard
   2.the guard must remain stationary.
   3.Grease the PTO at regular intervals.
   4.The “U” guard must be fitted to the back of the tractor and the “O” guard must be fully protected
   5.when machine not in use, PTO should be placed on a stand

Question 2

what % of the total land area of Ireland is under forestry ?

Answer 2

approx 10%

Question 3

how many people does forestry employee?

Answer 3

forestry - 4,000
associated with forestry - 2500

Question 4

list the health and safety hazards associated with forestry

Answer 4

-Handling of heavy loads

-Mechanised harvesting

-Working outdoors in a challenging environment

-Felling trees using chainsaws

-Working alone

Question 5

how many people have suffered a fatal accident from using a chainsaw or tree falling? over the last 12 years

Answer 5

12 people

Question 6

according to Teagasc what % or injuries are chainsaw or wood related

Answer 6

6.5%

Question 7

What % of injuries does teagasc research think is livestock related?

Answer 7

65%

Question 8

what was the highest % of fatalities when dealing with livestock?

Answer 8

Being attacked by cow with calves
-35%

Question 9

what are the reason for livestock related accidents and deaths?

Answer 9

-inadequate handling facilities on farms.
-poor set up or taking risks.
-inadequate attention given to breeding animals for docility.

Question 10

what % of fatalities does livestock account for for people aged greater than 65

Answer 10

26%

Question 11

Working with livestock is responsible for how many farm workplace deaths on Irish farms in the last 10 years.

Answer 11

37
-13 caused by cows with calves
-9 were associated with being knocked over
-6 caused by bulls
-4 were cattle attacks

Question 12

What are the appropriate weight for a
-man
-women can lift

Answer 12

Man (18 above) = 25kg
Women = 16kg