Purpose and scope
The purpose of this Engineering Practice is to set forth existing known practices on manure storages that
help (1) minimize the hazards of manure gases to livestock and humans, and (2) minimize the potential for
drowning at manure storage sites.
This Engineering Practice does not include the design loads or structural specifications for manure
storages (see ASAE EP393, Manure Storage).
This Engineering Practice contains information on safety equipment, management suggestions on safety,
and the manure gases hydrogen sulfide, methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. Also given is a listing of the
maximum safe gas concentrations, related standards and practices, and pertinent references.
| File Size : | 1
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| Number of Pages : | 11 |
| Published : | 09/30/2011 |
