Farm inspection reports for safer work

Audit your farm with a farm inspection report template

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You can use this farm inspection checklist to inspect your farm’s work areas, ladders, electrical equipment, etc. to ensure safety in all aspects of planting and harvesting. Whether you practice organic farming methods, use pesticides, or run a dairy farm, you can apply this template to any agricultural or pastoral business expenditure.

Farm Inspection Checklist: Ensuring Quality and Safety Standards

Farm inspection is an essential part of farm management to ensure that quality and safety standards are being met. A farm inspection checklist serves as a guide for farmers to identify potential hazards and ensure that their operations comply with regulations.

The farm inspection checklist covers different aspects of farm management, including farm infrastructure and equipment, livestock management, pest and disease control, chemical management, food safety, and documentation.

Farm infrastructure and equipment should be well-maintained and in good working condition to ensure the safety of farm workers and animals. Buildings, fences, machinery, and tools should be inspected for any signs of damage or wear and tear.

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LOAD OUT

1. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.1 Leads and power tools within test period

1.2 All leads are off the ground on lead stands or placed as not to sustain damage

1.3 Are residual current devices being used

1.4 Power tools and leads are in good condition and no damage taped up

1.5 Power leads do not exceed 25m for a 1mm core size

1.6 All power leads are "commercial" type

1.7 All power supplies protected by RCD, tested daily on generators

2. MACHINE USE

2.1 Work instructions signed off by operator for the machine in use

2.2 All guarding for machine in place and operatinal

2.3 Are Fork lifts driven safely

2.4 Operators are following documented procedures when using machines

2.5 Are walk behind trolley jacks in good order

2.6 Are walk behind trolley jacks being operated in a safe manner

3. LADDERS

3.1 Ladders are marked industrial use only. timer / fibre glass reinforced

3.2 Ladders extend 1m above access / working platform and securely tied off

3.3 Placed on firm level ground

3.4 persons not working off ladders

3.5 Platform work is carried out safely

4. WORK AREA

4.1 Are work areas adequately lit?

4.2 Is PPE in place and available?

4.3 Are trapping points guarded?

4.4 Are all emergency stop buttons working?

4.5 Are all safety guards in place?

4.6 Are conveyors operating smoothly?

4.7 Are safe lifting procedures being followed

4.8 Are stairs/passageways non slip?

4.9 Are all machines in working order?

4.10 Are Stanley knives retractable

4.11 Are Stanley knives being used in a safe manner

4.12 Are marked walkways clear and visible

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

5.1 Safety helmets

5.2 Safety glasses being worn

5.3 Hearing protection

5.4 Are hi-visibility vest being warn

5.5 Are freezer coats in good condition

5.6 Steel cap boots

5.7 Is corect PPE being worn for the task preformed

6. ADMINISTRATIVE

6.1 Have all employees been issued with work instructions and signed off as competent

6.2 Amenities cleaned and stocked daily

6.3 Toolbox talks carried out weekly / fortnightly

6.4 Register of injuries in Injury / Accident book at each First Aid Station

7. HOUSEKEEPING

7.1 Are emergency exits clear?

7.2 Is floor clear of ice and strapping?

7.3 Are floors clear of trip hazards?

7.4 Are stairs/passageways clear?

BONING ROOM

1. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.1 Leads and power tools within test period

1.2 All leads are off the ground on lead stands or placed as not to sustain damage

1.3 Are residual current devices being used

1.4 Power tools and leads are in good condition and no damage taped up

1.5 Power leads do not exceed 25m for a 1mm core size

1.6 All power leads are "commercial" type

1.7 All power supplies protected by RCD, tested daily on generators

2. MACHINE USE

2.1 Work instructions signed off by operator for the machine in use

2.2 All guarding for machine in place and operatinal

2.3 Bandsaw guards set at correct height for product cut

2.4 Operators are following documented procedures when using machines

2.5 Machine blades are sharp

2.6 Air driven tools are i good order and run smoothly

3. LADDERS

3.1 Ladders are marked industrial use only. timer / fibre glass reinforced

3.2 Ladders extend 1m above access / working platform and securely tied off

3.3 Placed on firm level ground

3.4 persons not working off ladders

3.5 Platform work is carried out safely

4. WORK AREA

4.1 Are work areas adequately lit?

4.2 Are sterilisers stable?

4.3 Are trapping points guarded?

4.4 Are all emergency stop buttons working?

4.5 Are all safety guards in place?

4.6 Are conveyors operating smoothly?

4.7 Are safe lifting procedures being followed

4.8 Are knives safely pouched and secured?

4.9 Are saw cut off switches working?

4.10 Are all tables and platforms secure?

4.11 Is PPE in place and available?

4.12 Is ban-saw safe & operational?

4.13 Are de-rinder machines safe & operational?

4.14 Are trapping points guarded?

4.15 Are stairs/passageways non slip?

4.16 Are trolley/bin wheels in good order?

4.17 Are all machines in working order?

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

5.1 Safety helmets

5.2 Safety glasses being worn

5.3 Hearing protection

5.4 Mesh glove

5.5 Kevlar Glove

5.6 Steel cap boots

5.7 Is corect PPE being worn for the task preformed

5.8 Is the knife sharpening equipment provided in good order

6. ADMINISTRATIVE

6.1 Have all employees been issued with work instructions and signed off as competent

6.2 Amenities cleaned and stocked daily

6.3 Toolbox talks carried out weekly / fortnightly

6.4 Register of injuries in Injury / Accident book at each First Aid Station

7. HOUSEKEEPING

7.1 Are emergency exits clear?

7.2 Is floor clear of fat, bone, trim & waste?

7.3 Are floors clear of trip hazards?

7.4 Are stairs/passageways clear?

OFFAL ROOM

1. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.1 Leads and power tools within test period

1.2 All leads are off the ground on lead stands or placed as not to sustain damage

1.3 Are residual current devices being used

1.4 Power tools and leads are in good condition and no damage taped up

1.5 Power leads do not exceed 25m for a 1mm core size

1.6 All power leads are "commercial' type

1.7 All power supplies protected by RCD, tested daily on generators

2. MACHINE USE

2.1 Work instructions signed off by operator for the machine in use

2.2 All guarding for machine in place and operational

2.3 Bandsaw guards set at correct height for product cut

2.4 Operators are following documented procedures when using machines

2.5 Machine blades are sharp

2.6 Air driven tools are in good order and run smoothly

3. LADDERS

3.1 Ladders are marked industrial use only. timber / fibre glass reinforced

3.2 Ladders extend 1m above access / working platform and securely tied off

3.3 Placed on firm level grond

3.4 Persons not working off ladders

3.5 Platform work is carried out safely

4. WORK AREA

4.1 Are work areas adequately lit?

4.2 Are sterilisers stable?

4.3 Are steriliser gate valves operational?

4.4 Are all emergency stop buttons working?

4.5 Are all safety guards in place?

4.6 Are conveyors operationg smoothly?

4.7 Are safe lifting procedures being followed

4.8 Are knives safely pouched and secured?

4.9 Are saw cut off switches working?

4.10 Are all tables and platforms secure?

4.11 Is PPE in place and avaiable?

4.12 Is ban-saw safe & operational?

4.13 Are de-rinder machines safe & operational?

4.14 Are trapping points guarded?

4.15 Are stairs/passageways non slip?

4.16 Are trolley/bin wheels in good order?

4.17 Are all machines in working order?

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

5.1 Safety helmets

5.2 Safety glasses being worn

5.3 Hearing protection

5.4 Mesh glove

5.5 Kevlar Glove

5.6 Steel cap boots

5.7 Is correct PPE being worn for the task preformed

5.8 Is the knife sharpening equipment provided in good order

6. ADMINISTRATIVE

6.1 Have all employees been issued with work instructions and signed off as competent

6.2 Amenities cleaned and stocked daily

6.3 Toolbox talks carried out weekly / fortnightly

6.4 Register of injuries in Injury / Accident book at each First Aid Station

7. HOUSEKEEPING

7.1 Are emergency exits clear?

7.2 Is floor clear of fat, bone, trim & waste?

7.3 Are floors clear of trip hazards?

7.4 Are stairs/passageways clear?

RR MANUFACTURING

1. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.1 Leads and power tools within test period

1.2 All leads are off the ground on lead stands or placed as not to sustain damage

1.3 Are residual current devices being used

1.4 Power tools and leads are in good condition and no damage taped up

1.5 Power leads do not exceed 25m for a 1mm core size

1.6 All power leads are "commercial" type

1.7 All power supplies protected by RCD, tested daily on generators

2. MACHINE USE

2.1 Work instructions signed off by operator for the machine in use

2.2 All guarding for machine in place and operational

2.3 Air driven tools are in good order and run smoothly

2.4 Operators are following documented procedures when using machines

2.5 Machine blades are sharp

2.6 Are Trolley Jacks used correctly

2.7 Bandsaw guards set at correct height for product cut

3. LADDERS

3.1 Ladders are marked industrial use only. timber / fibre glass reinforced

3.2 Ladders extend 1m above access / working platform and securely tied off

3.3 Placed on firm level ground

3.4 Persons not working off ladders

3.5 Platform work is carried out safely

4. WORK AREA

4.1 Are work areas adequately lit?

4.2 Are sterilisers stable?

4.3 Are steriliser covers operational?

4.4 Are all emergency stop buttons working?

4.5 Are all safety guards in place?

4.6 Are conveyors operating smoothly?

4.7 Are safe lifting procedures being followed

4.8 Are knives safely pouched and secured?

4.9 Are saw cut off switches working?

4.10 Are all tables and platforms secure?

4.11 Is PPE in place and available?

4.12 Are cut out switches operational on guards

4.13 Is floor cleaning equipment in good order

4.14 Are trapping points guarded?

4.15 Are stairs/passageways non slip?

4.16 Are trolley/bin wheels in good order?

4.17 Are all machines in working order?

4.18 Are cutting benches set at correct height for each worker

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

5.1 Safety helmets

5.2 Safety glasses being worn

5.3 Hearing protection

5.4 Mesh glove

5.5 Kevlar Glove

5.6 Steel cap boots

5.7 Is correct PPE being worn for the task preformed

5.8 Is the knife sharpening equipment provided in good order

5.9 Are employee's knives sharp

6. ADMINISTRATIVE

6.1 Have all employees been issued with work instructions and signed off as competent

6.2 Amenities cleaned and stocked daily

6.3 Toolbox talks carried out weekly / fortnightly

6.4 Register of injuries in Injury / Accident book at each First Aid Station

7. HOUSEKEEPING

7.1 Are emergency exits clear?

7.2 Is floor clear of fat, bone, trim & waste?

7.3 Are floors clear of trip hazards?

7.4 Are stairs/passageways clear?

KILL FLOOR

1. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.1 Leads and power tools within test period

1.2 All leads are off the ground on lead stands or placed as not to sustain damage

1.3 Are residual current devices being used

1.4 Power tools and leads are in good condition and no damage taped up

1.5 Power leads do not exceed 25m for a 1mm core size

1.6 All power leads are "commercial" type

1.7 All power supplies protected by RCD, tested daily on generators

2. MACHINE USE

2.1 Work instructions signed off by operator for the machine in use

2.2 All guarding for machine in place and operational

2.3 Air driven tools are in good order and run smoothly

2.4 Operators are following documented procedures when using machines

2.5 Are machine blades sharp

2.6 Are Trolley Jacks used correctly

2.7 Are hock cutters properly guarded?

2.8 Are rise and fall platforms identified and operated safely?

3. LADDERS

3.1 Ladders are marked industrial use only. timber / fibre glass reinforced

3.2 Ladders extend 1m above access / working platform and securely tied off

3.3 Placed on firm level ground

3.4 Persons not working off ladders

3.5 Platform work is carried out safely

4. WORK AREA

4.1 Are work areas adequately lit?

4.2 Are sterilisers stable?

4.3 Are steriliser drains operational?

4.4 Are all emergency stop buttons working?

4.5 Are all safety guards in place?

4.6 Are conveyors operating smoothly?

4.7 Are safe lifting procedures being followed

4.8 Are knives safely pouched and secured?

4.9 Are stands secure?

4.10 Are all tables and platforms secure?

4.11 Is PPE in place and available?

4.12 Are cut out switches operational on guards

4.13 Is floor cleaning equipment in good order

4.14 Are trapping points guarded?

4.15 Are stairs/passageways non slip?

4.16 Are trolley/bin wheels in good order?

4.17 Are all machines in working order?

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

5.1 Safety helmets

5.2 Safety glasses being worn

5.3 Hearing protection

5.4 Mesh glove

5.5 Kevlar Glove

5.6 Steel cap boots

5.7 Is correct PPE being worn for the task preformed

5.8 Is the knife sharpening equipment provided in good order

5.9 Are employee's knives sharp

6. ADMINISTRATIVE

6.1 Have all employees been issued with work instructions and signed off as competent

6.2 Amenities cleaned and stocked daily

6.3 Toolbox talks carried out weekly / fortnightly

6.4 Register of injuries in Injury / Accident book at each First Aid Station

7. HOUSEKEEPING

7.1 Are emergency exits clear?

7.2 Is floor clear of fat, bone, trim & waste?

7.3 Are floors clear of trip hazards?

7.4 Are stairs/passageways clear?

CLEANERS

1. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.1 Leads and power tools within test period

1.2 All leads are off the ground on lead stands or placed as not to sustain damage

1.3 Are residual current devices being used

1.4 Power tools and leads are in good condition and no damage taped up

1.5 Power leads do not exceed 25m for a 1mm core size

1.6 All power leads are "commercial" type

2. MACHINE ISOLATION

2.1 There is a written isolation and tag out procedure that describes the system of work

2.2 The procedure is consistent with and incorporates the key elements of the actual system of work being practised

2.3 The procedure is readily accessible by employees

2.4 The procedure is generally accepted by employees

2.5 The procedure is authorised by the Manager's signature

2.6 Employees are assessed before commencing work to ensure that the employee is competent in the system of work

2.7 Employees are retrained and reassessed whenever the system of work is changed

2.8 A record is made of the instruction, training, retraining, assessment or reassessment given to employees

3. LADDERS

3.1 Ladders are marked industrial use only. timber / fibre glass reinforced

3.2 Ladders extend 1m above access / working platform and securely tied off

3.3 Placed on firm level ground

3.4 Persons not working off ladders

3.5 Platform work is carried out safely

4. WORK AREA

4.1 Are work areas adequately lit?

4.2 Are sterilisers stable?

4.3 Are steriliser drains operational?

4.4 Are all emergency stop buttons working?

4.5 Are all safety guards in place?

4.6 Are conveyors operating smoothly?

4.7 Are safe lifting procedures being followed

4.8 Are knives safely pouched and secured?

4.9 Are stands secure?

4.10 Are all tables and platforms secure?

4.11 Is PPE in place and available?

4.12 Are cut out switches operational on guards

4.13 Is floor cleaning equipment in good order

4.14 Are trapping points guarded?

4.15 Are stairs/passageways non slip?

4.16 Are trolley/bin wheels in good order?

4.17 Are all machines in working order?

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

5.1 Safety helmets

5.2 Safety glasses being worn

5.3 Hearing protection

5.4 Gloves

5.5 Garters

5.6 Steel cap boots

5.7 Is correct PPE being worn for the task preformed

6. ADMINISTRATIVE

6.1 Have all employees been issued with work instructions and signed off as competent

6.2 Amenities cleaned and stocked daily

6.3 Toolbox talks carried out weekly / fortnightly

6.4 Register of injuries in Injury / Accident book at each First Aid Station

7. HOUSEKEEPING

7.1 Are emergency exits clear?

7.2 Is floor clear of fat, bone, trim & waste?

7.3 Are floors clear of trip hazards?

7.4 Are stairs/passageways clear?

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