As mentioned in our "Poultry Farm Electrical Safety" Fact Sheet, farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States! Whether it's electricity, equipment, digging on the farm or exposure to biological hazards, growers need to take precautions to prevent injury and death.
Updated: January 7, 2022
By Jonathan Moyle , Jennifer Rhodes , Tom Tabler , and Stephen Collier
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Poultry farmers work with many different types of electrical equipment daily. Harsh environments inside and outside the poultry house can affect the safety of electrical equipment and create hazards. Growers need to take steps to prevent electrical injury, including only using properly grounded equipment, keeping electrical panel free of dust and debris, and looking for problems with equipment and cords. This publication provides guidelines for poultry farmers to follow to avoid electrical hazards.
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Safety Hazards in the Poultry Environment
Farm Electrical Safety Review
Electrocution & Fire Hazards Outside the Poultry House
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