Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Pond Safety Checklist
A farm pond safety checklist for owners to check banks, signage, rescue gear, and access so family, workers, and visitors stay safe around open water.
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What is on this checklist
- Warning signs posted
- Fence or barrier in place
- Steep or slippery banks marked
- Ring buoy and rope ready
- Reaching pole available
- Emergency phone number posted
- Ice rules for winter
- Children supervised near water
- Dam and spillway condition
- Overgrowth cleared at edges
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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