Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Irrigation pumps and distribution tanks are a critical piece of infrastructure on cotton farms. However, there are several safety risks including access via stairways and potential entanglement in ineffectively guarded equipment. Another risk is confined spaces, with this presentation describing the steps you must take to work in confined spaces - locked access, signage, entry permits, training and required safety equipment.
Irrigation pumps and distribution tanks are a critical piece of infrastructure on cotton farms. However, there are several safety risks including access via stairways and potential entanglement in ineffectively guarded equipment. Another risk is confined spaces, with this presentation describing the steps you must take to work in confined spaces - locked access, signage, entry permits, training and required safety equipment.
