Hazards and Controls in Agriculture


The chart below provides some examples of agriculture tasks, hazard types, common hazards and controls.

Task Type Hazard
Control
Brushing
Ergonomic, Physical
Muscle Strain, Dust, Noise, Trips & Slips
Stretching, Proper Technique, PPE
Lifting Ergonomic
Muscle Strain
Stretching, Proper Technique
Feeding Animals
Physical, Biological, Psyco-Social, Chemical
Working Alone, Dust, Equipment Hazards, Animal Stress
Communication Strategy, PPE, Animal Behaviour Knowledge & Experience
Combining
Psycho-social Fatigue, Equipment Hazards, Stress, Dust
Rest Breaks, Lock Out Procedures, PPE, Guards
Equipment Maintenance
Physical, Chemical, Ergonomic
Pinch Point, Wrap Points, Crush Points, Shear Points, Pull In Points
Guards, Lock Out Procedure, PPE
Cleaning Granaries
Physical, Biological, Ergonomic
Suffocation, Respiratory Illness, Muscle Strain
Stretching, Confined Space Plan, PPE, Proper Shoveling Technique