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PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 3, 1979 -- 13 Farmers greatest fear - silo gas When asked about silos, ¢ most farmers agree that © their greatest fear is silo gas. That was the finding of a survey by the Farm Safety Association of Ontario. The concern is justified, . according to Larry Swain, association publicity co- ordinator. High concentrations of silo gas can kill people and ani- mals in seconds. Since 1962, nine people have died from exposure to silo gas. Lower & concentrations irritate the eyes, throat and lungs. Respiratory problems, in- cluding chemical pneumonia often occur a few hours after exposure. "Silo gas is not a new @ problem to Ontario," says Mr. Swinn. "However, the incidence has increased with the advent of covered tower silos." Mr. Swinn believes that the expanding corn belt also contribufes to the increased incidence. In some of the less - favourable growing areas, farmers must harvest immature corn because of the short growing season. The higher level of nitrates in immature plants is believ- ed to influence the produc- tion of silo gas. Silo gas is a mixture of gases, primarily nitrogen di- oxide, formed during the fermentation process in the silo. The production of silo gas is influenced by a variety of factors including weather, temperature, and the state of the crop. "In high concentrations, the gas appears reddish or yellowish-brown and has a bleachy odor," Swinn. "But you can't count on the colour or smell as a warning sign. In low concen- trations, this gas can be colorless and odorless." Although silo gas detectors are available commercially, Richard Roland C. Davi- son passed away at Oshawa @ General Hospital on August 15, 1979 after an illness of several weeks. He was born in Newcastle, Ontario, on October 2nd, 1908 son od the late Roland and Lena Davison, and is surviv- ® ed by one sister Marie(Mrs. W.J. Dickinson) Port Hope and predeceased by an older brother Warren. In 1937 he married Winnifed M. Gist of Port Hope who survives. One son R. Douglas (Lake- field) and one daughter Mar- & garet (Mrs. C. Elliot) Leask- dale, four grandchildren and two great grandsons also mourn his loss. In 1949 the family moved to Nestleton and bought the General Store from Mr. and ¢ Mrs. Grant Thompson, and were in business partnership as Davison and Gist, with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gist. when the store was sold again in 1963, they built their present home and he was employed by Wallace Mar- ® jow Co. Ltd. Always inter- ested in sport activities, he TERMS: Cash Durham Regional Police Force POLICE AUCTION Durham Regional Police Force 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, Ontario SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1979 Sale Starts at 10:00 a.m. - By Public Auction Whereas no claims have been made by the own- er of the property in possession of the Durham Regional Police Force, by reason of having been stolen from its owner, or by reason of having been found abandoned in a public place and the Force is unable to ascertain its rightful owner. Further that these articles have been held more than the 3 months required. Articles for auction are as follows: Motorcycle, Bicycles and miscellaneous items. Sale to be held on the ramp on the south side of the Durham Regional Police Headquarters. -- OBITUARY -- also was a school bus driver for several years and an active member of Cart- wright Elementary School Board when the small schools were closed and the new Amalgamated Central Public School was built in Blackstock. Transferring his member- ship from St. Paul's Pres- byterian Church in Port Hope he was on the Board of Managers of Cadmus-Nestle- ton, later was elected an elder and was Clerk of Sess- ion at the time of his death. He was a life member of Fidelity Lodge 428, Port Perry having been a past master in 1962. Funeral services were held at McDermott-Pana- baker Funeral Home in Port Perry on August 18th, with interment in Welcome Cem- etery in Port Hope. Rev. Stanley Smith was the offic- iating minister, and pall bearers were James Marlow David Elliot (grandson) An- drew Gist (nephew) Lavern Sutton, Earl Bowers and Oliver Rohrer. John M. Jenkins, Chief of Police says Mr. farmers are cautioned that even these are not fool-proof. 'Most of the silo gas detec- tors available are reasonab- ly accurate, but they do have limitations," says Mr. Swinn. 'There is a lot of variability when prices range from $100 to $1000. Cheaper models require tak- ing samples at the bottom of the silo. An inexperienced person could come into grave danger, just taking the sample." y Farmers should also be aware that some of the less expensive detectors are in- effective after a specific shelf life. Some types oper- ate on the same principle as home smoke detectors. The effectiveness of this type of silo gas detector is limited because of its fixed location. The sophisticated silo gas detectors are safer and more effective. Electronic sys- tems, which constantly mon- itor the air in the silo, are very effective, but out of the price range of most farmers. The best way to 'prevent exposure to silo gas is to stay out of the silo for at least three weeks after filling. Even after the danger period is over, run the blower for half an hour before entering the silo, and use a lifeline. If you must enter the silo dur- ing the danger period, use a self-contained breathing ap- paratus and a lifeline. Mr. Swinn recommends proper maintenance and ad- justment of silage equipment before filling to reduce the need for these dangerous trips into the silo. Farmers should also re- member that silo gas is heavier than air. It is often trapped in pockets through- out the silage and it seeps down the chute into the feed room. Leave a door open just above the silage level, and provide adequate venti- lation in the feed room. PETERBOROUGH LUMBER"S GET THE JUMP ON SALE Don't get caught in the cold! SAVE TODAY with these RED HOT SAVINGS! At Peterborough Lumber! OUR SALE CONTINUES! 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