Farm Inspection Checklist

Use this Farm Inspection Checklist to assess the safety of equipment, facilities and working conditions regularly, ensuring the safety of your employees.

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Farm Inspection Checklist

Fire Protection

Working In Extremes Of Temperature

Farm/Shop Maintenance

Handling Materials

Equipment

Mechanical Safety

Working/Walking Surfaces

Chemical Safety

Training And Orientation

First Aid

Personal Protective Equipment

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Farm Inspection Checklist

Use this Farm Inspection Checklist to assess the safety of equipment, facilities and working conditions regularly, ensuring the safety of your employees.

1. Are fire extinguishers located for easy access and maintained in good condition?

2. Are flammable and combustible materials stored safely?

3. Is the electrical system inspected regularly?

4. Is combustible dust a concern in silos?

1. Are there measures to address working in the sun and in extreme temperatures (heat and cold)?

2. Are employees trained to recognize the signs of dehydration, heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke?

3. Are employees provided with cool shaded work areas or air-conditioned rest areas?

4. Do workers wear proper protective clothing such as wide-brim hats, light-colored long-sleeve shirts, and sunglasses?

5. Do workers use proper sun protection such as SPF 30, or higher, that is water-resistant?

6. Do workers have access to safe drinking water?

7. When possible, is work scheduled to minimize heat exposure (early morning or evening, not between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)?

1. Are tools stored properly?

2. Are work areas clean and orderly to provide safe working conditions?

3. Are power tools free from damaged cords?

4. Is appropriate PPE available for welding?

5. Are exhaust fans running properly?

6. Is there adequate lighting to provide a safe working area?

1. Do employees know how to safely lift or move equipment, animals, and crops?

2. Is all equipment used to handle materials maintained in good condition?

1. Is all equipment in proper working condition (refer to manufacturer specs for inspection and maintenance requirements)?

2. Does all powered mobile equipment (tractors, loaders, forklifts, etc.) have rollover protection?

3. Are pre-use inspections completed before use?

4. Are warning signs on equipment legible and appropriately positioned?

5. Is the operator of powered mobile equipment wearing their seatbelt?

1. Is equipment safeguarded to prevent entanglement, such as power take-off?

2. Are hot surfaces shielded to prevent burns?

1. Are work areas clear of clutter?

2. Are materials secured to prevent falling from above?

3. Do employees have suitable footwear for various working conditions?

4. Are spills immediately cleaned up?

5. Are there procedures to deal with various weather conditions and walking surfaces to prevent slips and falls?

1. Are all product containers labeled properly?

2. Are employees trained in WHMIS and in the proper use, storage, disposal, and emergency procedures of hazardous products?

1. Are employees aware of basic farm hazards, risks, and controls?

2. Are employees trained to use available emergency equipment and procedures?

1. Are first aid kits stocked and readily available?

2. Are employees trained in first aid and CPR?

1. Is head protection available and worn?

2. Is foot protection available and worn?

3. Is eye and face protection available and worn?

4. Is hearing protection available and worn?

5. Is protective clothing like gloves and overalls available and worn?