Jerry entered a manure pit on his family’s dairy farm. He was overcome by hydrogen sulfide. He survived, but how? Now he’s trying to save others. This presentation was originally broadcast on October 19, 2018. More…
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My Survival Story…
Jerry Nelson, Former Dairy Farmer, Author, Salesman, Accident Survivor (10 minutes)
Manure Storage Safety…Don’t be Complacent
Tracey Erickson, South Dakota State University (29 minutes)
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Additional Information
- Telling the Story Project
- Reducing Risks from Manure Storage Agitation Gases
- UMASH Farm Safety Check –Manure Gas Safety Checklist
- Non-Enclosed Manure Storage Safety Tips
- Preventing deaths of farm workers in manure pits
- Understanding Manure Storage System Safety Risks
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