Ventilate to reduce dust and mold. Farm ponds and manure lagoons should be fenced and posted with warning signs. Ventilate manure pits during agitation with a cycle of detergent and water only. Most farms have barns. They tend to be overlooked when doing safety checks.
Barns pose many safety hazards to workers and visitors.
With a little time and effort, many of these hazards can be lessened or eliminated. General Housekeeping Keep floors clean and dry to avoid slips and falls. Replace old and worn planks in the floor to prevent falls or breakthroughs. Stow away hay ropes and pitchforks to avoid accidental hangings and puncture wounds. Don't leave baling twine, hay wire and old fence wire hanging.