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Farm Service Company: Safety  03/31/11 11:35:55 AM

SAFETY

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to check a rail crossing and why it might be important to ‘look, listen, and live’ and to stop 10 to 50 feet before crossing while pulling an NH3 tank.
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Anhydrous Ammonia Poisoning Warning Video for training - First Responders
SPRING NH3 SEASON IS NEARLY HERE.
TAKE THE FARM SERVICE ANHYDROUS SAFETY QUIZ WITH ANSWERS BELOW.
    • MISS 1 (GENIUS)
    • MISS 2-3 (REVIEW NEEDED)
    • MISS 4 OR MORE (IN DANGER OF BEING BLIND IN 3 SECONDS)

Please be careful this spring.

    1. Which elements are contained in anhydrous ammonia?
      a. Hydrogen and water
      b. Water and Nitrogen
      c. Hydrogen and nitrogen
      d. Oxygen and hydrogen

    2. At atmospheric temperature and pressure anhydrous ammonia is which of the following?
      a. Liquid          b. Gas              c. Ice                d. Solid

    3. How can anhydrous ammonia be maintained as a liquid?
      a. By burning
      b. By cooling to -28 degrees F
      c. By adding more nitrogen
      d. By applying pressure
      e. Both B & D

    4. When considering the effects of anhydrous ammonia on the human body, we classify it as a:
      a. Poison         b. Antiseptic    c. Powerful corrosive              d. Cleaner

    5. Anhydrous ammonia tanks and plumbing must be steel. It is not compatible with:
      a. Brass
      b. Copper
      c. Silver
      d. Zinc
      e.  All of these and any alloys of these metals

    6. Which items of personal protective equipment must be available for ammonia operations?
      a. Safety goggles (chemical, tight fitting, non vented)
      b. Gloves impervious to ammonia
      c. Rubber boots
      d. Open top containers of water of at least 150 gallons
      e. All the above

    7. The best protection against exposure to anhydrous ammonia when handling is:
      a. Plenty of safety water
      b. Well maintained equipment
      c. Proper training
      d. Regular inspections
      e. All the above

    8. A fixed liquid level gauge:
      a. Must be open when filling a nurse tank
      b. Allows liquid to spurt out when the tank is 85% full
      c. Are found on all nurse tanks and applicators
      d. All the above

    9. The storage tanks should never be filled beyond:
      a. 80%            b. 85%             c. 95%             d. 90%

    10. A nurse tank should never be taken on to the highway unless it is:
      a. Connected to the towing vehicle by two chains crossed under the tongue
      b. Tires are is good condition and properly inflated
      c. Connected securely to the towing vehicle with an approved hitch pin and safety clipped
      d. All the above

    11. What should be taken into consideration when towing a nurse tank?
      a. Increased stopping distance
      b. Safe speed
      c. Turning distance and turning time
      d. All the above

    12. What should be done to the wheels of a nurse tank before filling?
      a. They should be greased
      b. Chock them
      c. Put 40 pounds of air in each tire
      d. Jack them up to see if they all turn evenly

    13. When approaching the risers and nurse tanks always:\
      a. Wear protective gloves and goggles
      b. Wear a rubber suit
      c. Whistle loud enough for your co-workers to know your there\
      d. None of the above

    14. In case of an ammonia leak your first concern should be:
      a. Make sure no one is in immediate danger
      b. Drive to the nearest state patrol office
      c. Call your insurance agent
      d. Notify your customer that the delivery will be late

    15. The best first-aid for anhydrous ammonia burns or exposure to the skin is:
      a. First aid salves
      b. First aid creme
      c. A small amount of water
      d. Large amounts of water with continuous flushing for at least 15 minutes

    16. If liquid anhydrous ammonia is swallowed what should be done first?
      a. Call the police
      b. Induce vomiting
      c. Call a physician
      d. Drink large quantities of water

    17. When crossing a railroad crossing with a nurse tank, must:
      a. First stop within 50 feet of the track, then proceed across
      b. Cross the crossing in a gear that permits complete crossing with out changing gears
      c. Not stop as it would take longer to cross from a standing start
      d. Stop only if a train is coming
      e. A&B

     ANSWERS: 1-c; 2-b; 3-e; 4-c; 5-e; 6-e; 7-e; 8-d; 9-b; 10-d;  11-d; 12-b; 13-a; 14-a; 15-d; 16-d; 17-e

  • Members of the safety committee, along with RCI, try to meet on a regular basis to discuss safety issues.  A copy of the minutes is forwarded to each location to be posted for employees to read. 

    Members of the committee:  Terry Totten, Chairman; Terry Bahl, Bruce Lauver, Jodi Meyer, Harley Spencer, Sherry Green, Mark Knop, Bill Dixon, Travis Cozad, Troy Hurt.

    If a safety problem occurs, we evaluate the situation to see if it was handled properly and if it could have been prevented. Training classes are held to keep employees up to date.  In September, RCI held a grain safety meeting at Henderson for all employees dealing with grain.  Topics included confined space, lockout/tag out and grain handling.  In February, RCI held Right to Know and Forklift training.  Classes were held in MV and Henderson and were mandatory for all employees.

    DOT books have been distributed to all for pre and post trip inspections, a responsibility of the driver.  Safety violations must be corrected.  Managers are responsible for each vehicle to be DOT legal.  Employees also forward a copy of their driver's license and medical card to CB to be kept in their driving file.

    We also review what locations need to do to make their work surroundings safe including fire extinguishers and proper NH3 equipment such as gloves, goggles, and water tanks. SMV signs are generally in place and the data plate issue is being addressed.  James was appointed as the responder for NH3 spills.  Numbers should be posted at locations to call if a leak occurs.  It was also suggested and encouraged (many do) to have local fire departments do a walk-through of our facilities.

    Our goal as a company is to have a safe working environment.  Employees are encouraged to do what they can to help prevent injuries and workman's comp claims.  Working together to make our company safe is a benefit to everyone.


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