Crops and Soils Day
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Even after the silo is considered
to be properly ventilated, a dust
mask should be worn to protect the
entrant from mold spores.
While a variety of masfes are
available, Murphy does not
recommend buying the cheaper
models designed for screening
“nuisance dust” particles larger
than 10 microns. Buyers should
note that only masks that are in
dividually numbered and approved
Penn State Extension safety specialist Dennis Murphy
shows some of the dust masks currently available. Only
numbered models (left) are recommended for toxic dust.
for dust and mist will provide
sufficient protection from mold
spores.
The next level of protection from
toxic dust is the chemical car
tridge respirator, and only car
tridges labeled for toxic dust or
pesticides will provide the
necessary dust protection.
The most advanced form of dust
protection currently on the market
is the air stream helmet, a battery
powered helmet that pumps air
through a dust filter located at the
Lancaster Extension agent Chet Hughes models two types of protective devices. At
left is a chemical cartridge respirator, and at right is an air stream helmet for those with
high sensitivity to toxic dust.
back of the helmet and forces it
down over the face. The demon
stration model that Murphy uses
weighs nearly five pounds and
costs $540. “But this is cheap if
you’ve got a problem," he points
out.
Dust masks are normally
available at local hardware and
building supply stores, says
Murphy. For those interested in
more information on respiratory
protective devices, the safety
specialist lists the following
companies;
Mine Safety Appliances
600 Penn Center Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Phone: 1-600-674-2222
3M Company
Occupational Health and Safety
Products Div.
3M Center, Bldg. 220-7 W
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone; 1-800-243-4630
Direct Safety Company
600 Martway, Box 2994
Mission, KS 66201
Phone: 1-800-255-4416
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Lebanon Extension to hold
drinking water workshop
LEBANON - Denis Hoke,
Lebanon County agricultural
agent, announced that area
residents are invited to attend a
“Safe Drinking Water Workshop”
to be held Monday, Mar. 3, at the
Schaefferstown Fire Hall, Oak &
Light Streets, Schaefferstown. The
program will be held twice during
the day, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m., and 7
p.m.-9 p.m., and is designed to
inform homeowners and farmers
who have their own water system
what should be done to insure a
safe water supply.
Penn State water quality experts
Dr. Karen Mancl and Dr. William
Sharpe, will present information
on water quality, bacterial con
tamination, nitrates and water
treatment In addition, Douglas
Goodlander, acting district
manager with the Lebanon County
Conservation District will present
information on “Effects of Best
Management Practices on Water
Quality"
In addition, the Extension
Service has arranged for Spotts,
Stevens & McCoy, Inc ,
Wyomissing, to offer water tests at
a reduced price The tests will
Insure against the
jL unexpected
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And both can cause accidents
on or off your property.
That’s why you need the protection of an
Old Guard farm insurance policy.
Call us today.
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arming,
detect problems commonly found
in water supplies in Lebanon and
surrounding counties The lab will
provide water sample containers
and directions for taking samples
me program is open to the
public and free of charge. For
more information contact the
Lebanon County Cooperative
Extension Service at 717-274-2801,
Ext. 346.
Goat workshop
WHITE HALL, MD - Interested
in learning about dairy goats’
With sufficient interest, there will
be a workshop (hands on) in early
April. Topics will be proper
milking techniques, handling of
milk, inoculation procedures,
kidding and care of kids. If you are
interested in attending, would like
additional topics covered, or would
like to speak on a topic, please
contact Steven Townsend at 301-
343-0026 The workshop will be held
in Maryland near the Penn
sylvania line
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