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.

 

Agricultural Safety Topic Fact Sheet: Portable Fire Extinguishers

Proper use of fire extinguishers and being prepared to use them is critical on the farm. This detailed fact sheet will help you identify the diffferent types of fire extinguishers and how to properly use and maintain them.

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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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Barn Fires Involving Farm Animals: Emergency Fact Sheet

One of the most difficult parts of barn fires for owners and first responders is the smells and sounds that occur when animals are involved. This Ontario Federation of Agriculture fact sheet will help prepare you and your team.

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After the Fire Checklist

This tool, from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, helps you manage the decisions needed in the aftermath of a fire involving livestock – in the first few hours or days following a fire and in the few weeks that follow.

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Agriculture & Horticulture Safety Centre

Discover resources and solutions to help you take the guesswork out of understanding workplace health and safety. Our Agriculture & Horticulture Safety Centre features robust easy to use tools and resources to help support farms and non-farming operations.

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