Preventing Barn Fires
Farm operators need to undertake a risk assessment of their farm buildings to consider the operational impact a fire could cause.
This assessment needs to pay specific attention to the safety of family and employees, and the level of compliance with Code requirements.
The free, online resources referenced on this site will help you educate yourself on the causes of barn fires, put procedures in place to prevent them and learn to deal effectively with fires should they occur.
Stop Think Act: Barn Fires
Stop Think Act videos, funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, are designed to help you recognize and protect yourself from farm hazards. Watch this video to learn how to prevent barn fires.
Equine Guelph Barn Fire Prevention Tool
A fire in your stable is a constant worry. Equine Guelph has put together a Barn Fire Prevention Tool providing guidance on the top causes of barn fires and how to reduce your risk. The tool includes barn fire prevention checklists for fires both inside and outside of the barn.
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