Loss Control for Swine Operations

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1 Loss Control for Swine Operations 1 Swine operations can be the source of significant risks. Integrating good loss control processes and procedures into operations can have a positive impact on claims. This session will review best practices for identifying risks and loss control options for managing those risks. Copyright 2016 International Risk Management Institute, Inc. 1

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3 Loss Control for Swine Operations Presented By: Chris J Buechle Commercial Farm Ranch Loss Control Specialist American Family Insurance Disclaimer: The loss control information follows generally accepted safety standards. Compliance does not guarantee that you will be in conformance with any building code, or federal, state, or local regulations regarding safety or fire. Compliance does not ensure the absolute safety of your operations or place of business. For information about American Family's Loss Control Services visit our Safety and Loss Control section on Our Task Overview hog pigs swine pork Description of the operations G L N F Risk exposures 2 sides to every story Concerns from loss control standpoint Electric & Climate Control Keys & Tests Obvious things to stay away from 3 days/weeks/months Our subject is Swine Operations, yet there can be a lots of cross over with other animal feeding operations & CFO 3

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5 Confinement An animal feeding operation (AFO) which is used for finishing livestock, notably cattle and hogs, prior to slaughter. Large operations are called Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). They may contain thousands of animals in an array of pens. Most CAFOs require some type of governmental permit and must have plans in place to deal with the large amount of waste that is generated. The Environmental Protection Agency has authority under the Clean Water Act to regulate all animal feeding operations in the United States. This authority is delegated to individual states in some cases. + AFOs = The reason the fat in your organic meat is yellowish in color is most likely because the animal was grass-fed and this is a sign of a naturally grazed animal. When fed cereals grain (generally corn, either for their entire life or just during the final months) will have pearly white fat. Me AFO / CAFO 5

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7 Two Sides to Every Story? Front & Back? Inside Buildings Uniform House Keeping 7

8 F i r e D o o r s What about the inside? 8

9 Electrical systems - Fits the need 9

10 LC & Swine Operations Generators LC & Swine Operations LC & Swine Operations AA 800 EZ Most prevalent 8 Zones (3/room or 50ft typical install) Alarms to 8 locations (phone, cell, pager etc.) Power Interruption or Temp Change Burglary & High Noise alarms Internal test & diagnostic function 8.4V built-in battery back up Alarm siren (local alarm) available Automatic System Failure/Malfunction alarm 400 series 4 zones + advanced - up to 96 zones 10

11 LC & Swine Operations DUST Heaters & Fans 11

12 LC & Swine Operations LC & Swine Operations LC & Swine Operations Broken Chain 12

13 LC & Swine Operations LC & Swine Operations LC & Swine Operations www L_B_ White Frequently Asked Questions 13

14 Waste Management "Our investigation at this farm reinforced the fact that farming is dangerous work and farm owners and operators need to understand, search out and correct the hazards their workers face," said OSHA Area Director Mark Hysell in Eau Claire, Wis. OSHA's serious citations address the failure to provide a guarding mechanism to prevent power driven machinery from accidentally falling into the earthen manure storage facility, alteration of seat belts on that machinery, lack of adequate training and instruction for operators of the skid steer machinery, potential amputation issues and electrical shock hazards. Proposed penalties total $7,200. many farming operations, particularly those with 10 or fewer employees, are exempt from OSHA regulations, those that have maintained a temporary labor camp within the last 12 months are not exempt and are subject to all OSHA regulations. OSHA's serious citations address the failure to provide a guarding mechanism to prevent power driven machinery from accidentally falling into the earthen manure storage facility, alteration of seat belts on that machinery, lack of adequate training and instruction for operators of the skid steer machinery, potential amputation issues and electrical shock hazards. Proposed penalties total $7,

15 Waste Management Confine Spaces? Pig manure gas blamed for Ohio farm worker s death By Angela Bowman, Associate Editor, PORK Network April 11, :39 am EDT Last October, Humberto Antonio Padua Hernandez was loading pig manure into tanker trucks to be used as fertilizer. From the top of the tanker, the 32-year-old worker with Ohiobased W.E. Soil Enhancement was pumping manure from the building to the tank. It s unlikely Hernandez smelled hydrogen sulfide s infamous rotten-egg smell. The gas causes olfactory fatigue, which deadens the ability to smell looming danger. The gas quickly overcame him, leading to his death. Waste Management 15

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17 In 2010, 51 men and boys were engulfed by grains stored in towering metal structures that dot rural landscapes, and 26 died the highest number on record, according to a report issued February, 2011 by Purdue University. Illinois led the nation with 10 accidents and five deaths. Fall/Confine Space Exposures 43 If machinery is on, helping to keep corn flowing, a sinkhole can form and pull down a worker who gets too close. Or corn caked on the sides of a bin can collapse like an avalanche, burying someone. Or someone may walk across the top of the corn, thinking it's safe, and plunge under the surface. Recommended precautions are outlined in grain-handling standards issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. Every time someone goes into a grain bin: Machinery that helps move grain should be turned off. Wear a body harness so they can be pulled to safety. An observer should stand outside the bin ready to help

18 Fall Exposures The US Department of Labor (DOL) lists falls as one of the leading causes of traumatic occupational death, accounting for eight percent of all occupational fatalities from trauma. Fall protection must be provided at four feet in general industry, five feet in maritime and six feet in construction. However, regardless of the fall distance, fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery. 46 In less than 10 seconds, a man who steps into flowing corn can sink up to his chest, becoming immobilized, said Robert Aherin, agriculture safety leader in the department of agricultural engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Within another 10 seconds, he'll be completely submerged and unable to breathe, essentially drowned in corn. Accidents can occur when someone enters a bin to break up clumps that form when grains are moist and have started decomposing. With proper precautions, virtually all accidents are preventable, but sometimes time-pressed managers or workers ignore safeguards. 47 Heights & Confine Spaces 18

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20 Inside Questions Disclaimer: The loss control information follows generally accepted safety standards. Compliance does not guarantee that you will be in conformance with any building code, or federal, state, or local regulations regarding safety or fire. Compliance does not ensure the absolute safety of your operations or place of business. For information about American Family's Loss Control Services visit our Safety and Loss Control section on Chris J Buechle cbuechle@amfam.com 20