If you answer "no" to any of the following questions, take a few minutes to write down the problem areas and choose an expected date of repair to prioritize each item. Be sure to leave a space for date of completion, so you can keep up with your progress. This list is designed to generally cover safety on the farm and is in no way intended to be all inclusive. Since farms vary a great deal, use this list as a starting point and add more topics as needed for your farm operation.
1.
Is general housecleaning on the farm a priority and are buildings and work areas free of debris? Does the shop area get extra attention and housecleaning?
yesno
2.
Are walkways and stairs clean and in good condition with slip-free surfaces and handrails?
yesno
3.
Are hazardous areas, such as fuel storage, chemical storage, liquid manure storage and silos, clearly marked with the appropriate warning signs?
yesno
4.
Are buildings and work areas well lighted and supplied with proper electric service?
yesno
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5.
Are all electric panels, junction boxes, and outlets properly covered and is all wiring free of cracks or other damage to the insulation?
yesno
6.
Does each farm building have a dry chemical type ABC fire extinguisher of at least a 5-pound rating and a 10-pound rating for the shop?
yesno
7.
Are all fire extinguishers checked regularly and recharge when necessary?
yesno
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8.
Is a first aid kit available in a central location near work areas and does everyone on the farm know basic first aid?
yesno
9.
Are phones and/or two-way radios available for good communications and emergency response?
yesno
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10.
Are all grain bins, silos and feed bin entrances kept closed and locked to prevent any unwanted entry by untrained personnel or children?
yesno
11.
Are confined space labels and directions posted on all areas that require special entry considerations (i.e. grain bins, manure pits, silos, etc.)?
yesno
12.
Are all electric unloader motors properly wired and do augers have a screen type guard in place?
yesno
13.
Are all farm chemicals properly stored and secured with good locks; and is the area posted with farm chemical warning signs?
