Silo Gas – What Is It? …and Why It’s Dangerous.
A recent incident in central Pennsylvania serves as a reminder of the dangers that farmers and potentially emergency responders can face. Here is Pennsylvania, various grass/hay forages are typically ensiled…
Gassing an Oxygen-Limiting Silo
A fire in an oxygen-limiting silo is a very difficult scenario that requires a very slow and methodical approach to control and extinguish. Immediately putting water into this type of structure can cause an all sorts of dangers, including the chance for an explosion, to emergency responders.
Oxygen Limiting Silos Responder Safety Reminder
On Monday, July 18, 2016, there was a successful rescue from an oxygen limiting silo (Harvestore) in Lancaster County PA . While the information on that specific incident is still being put…
Beware elevated risk for silo gas right now, farm safety expert warns
This article provided by: Davis Hill, PSU PAgricultural Rescue Training Program Manager. September 29, 2014 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A recent death and serious injury resulting from gases inside a…