AlB—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 18,1982 NEWARK, Del. - The more modern a poultry house, the more mechanized it becomes. And with increased mechanization, the potential for accidents goes up. After a tragedy, it’s too late at least for the victim. A more positive approach is preventive action, says University of Delaware Extension poultry specialist George Chaloupfca. He says poultry producers can take a number of precautions to lessen chances of an accident. All houses now have mechanical feeding equipment which may move without warning. Do not let small children play around this equipment. Keep drive belt and auger shields in placer And before you work on the system, turn it off preferably at the mam entrance box. Have all electrical systems well grounded and make connections properly. Keep covers in place on switch panels and junction boxes. 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It’s imperative that ail overhead wires be high enough for feed trucks, live-haul trucks and loading equipment to pass safely underneath. Many poultry houses have bulk feed bins with ladders. These ladders and rungs should be secured to the bin, and constructed to permit a good foothold, the specialist says. There should be handholds at the top of the bin and the top cover should be easy to open. Other ladders either metal or wood should be m good repair and should be handled properly. Be careful with tall metal ladders around baife power lines, he cautions. Periodically poultry houses are cleaned out with manure-handling equipment including tractors with front-end loaders, elevators, spreader trucks, manure In 1982 "SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO" BRUNING spreaders and the like. "This machinery should be operated only by qualified people who don’t allow riders,” Chaloupka says. "All power take off guards and covers should be m place and operators should not wear loose clothing. Do not at tempt to repair or unclog equip ment while it is running.” When applying chemicals such as insecticides, uismfectants, herbicides or litter treatments, pay particular attention to directions and cautions on labels. If in doubt, seek help from proper authorities. Don’t take charge! Dizziness can lead to death in 10 minutes. Hands or fingers are oc casionally cut badly or completely severed by unguarded ventilation fans. Wire guards should be securely in place at all tunes particularly on fans hung m the ( jfymility Building Systems MERVIN MILLER YOUR RELIABLE BUILDER • DAIRY • BEEF • SWINE • POULTRY • HORSE BARNS • ALL PURPOSE BUILDINGS Cablevey 60’ Wide by 120' Long Building Feed nn Systems As Low As vtUU per Sq. Ft. 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