Question

what are ways you can reduce your exposure to airborne organic dusts and other respiratory hazards while chopping bedding for livestock?
select all that apply:
add 1 to 2 pints of water to the cut side of a hay bale immediately before chopping
substitute less contaminated hay for bedding chopping
use respirators
your employer can conduct a comprehensive respiratory protection program
use gasoline - powered bedding choppers only in well - ventilated barn areas
replace gasoline - powered bedding choppers with electrically - powered bedding choppers
if you need to review this content, it can be found in the livestock - related hazards module of the safety around livestock topic.

Explanation:

• Adding water to hay bale: Moistening reduces dust release.
• Substituting less contaminated hay: Less contaminants mean fewer hazards.
• Using respirators: Directly protects respiratory system.
• Employer's program: Comprehensive protection measures.
• Using in well - ventilated areas: Dilutes airborne hazards.
• Replacing with electric choppers: Reduces emissions (gasoline - powered may emit more pollutants).

Answer:

All the options (Add 1 to 2 pints of water to the cut side of a hay bale immediately before chopping, Substitute less contaminated hay for bedding chopping, Use respirators, Your employer can conduct a comprehensive respiratory protection program, Use gasoline - powered bedding choppers only in well - ventilated barn areas, Replace gasoline - powered bedding choppers with electrically - powered bedding choppers) are valid ways to reduce exposure.