Manure gas accidents in agriculture(2)
The handling of livestock manure poses a significant risk of accidents in agriculture, and there are likely substantial underreporting of the extent of such accidents. This is the basis for our desire to acquire better knowledge in this regard. The project is funded by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority.
The handling of livestock manure poses a significant risk of accidents in agriculture, and there is likely significant underreporting regarding the extent of such accidents. Due to the lack of accurate data, essential lessons for effective preventive measures are being missed. We also lack knowledge about how ongoing and future changes in agriculture will impact the risk of accidents related to fertilizer gas during the handling of livestock manure and various types of byproducts from biogas production, known as 'biorest.'
The main objective of the project is to contribute to reducing the risk of such accidents in Norwegian agriculture in the future. The project will assess the extent of accidents and near-misses related to fertilizer gas among farmers and identify factors that may be associated with low or high risk of such accidents or near-misses. In collaboration with the industry, the project will propose measures to reduce the likelihood and consequences of fertilizer gas accidents. Additionally, an educational program will be developed to disseminate knowledge about the risks and preventive measures for fertilizer gas accidents.
The project will provide accurate statistics on the occurrence of accidents and near-misses related to fertilizer gas, making an invaluable contribution to agriculture's zero-accident vision.