ALERT: Silage Fire Safety

Silage is an important feed source for cattle operations, but silage bunkers, piles and silos can present serious hazards. This document was created to alert employers of the risks associated with having Silage stored on their worksite and was created in collaboration with industry partners in British Columbia.

This informational alert document covers the following topics:

• An Introduction
• Safety Precautions
• Heat Reduction Suggestions
• A Temperature Reference