The angels of the farm — gas
French
Description
The video raises awareness on risks from gas formation in agriculture and how to prevent accidents.
It is part of the Swiss campaign 'Angels of the farm'. Farmers report on their work and the workplace risks, in particular gas accidents that occur in silos and fermenters. They describe the sources of gas and how gas develops and given an example of an accident in which they lost three small calves. The video is a testimonial, with farmers informing other farmers.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Swiss Federal Coordination Commission for Health and Safety — EKAS
Provider name (Original)
Eidgenössische Koordinationskommission für Arbeitsschutz EKAS
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Contact with Humans or Animals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Gases
Hazard - health effects
Asphyxiants
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Not substance specific
Prevention measures
Other
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target group
All (no specific target group)