Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Hay Bale Stacking Safety Checklist
A hay bale stacking safety checklist for workers to check stack stability, equipment, access, and clearances to prevent falling bales and rollovers.
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What is on this checklist
- Stable base for the stack
- Bales interlocked and level
- Stack height suits the equipment
- Loader or stacker inspected
- Clear walkways around stacks
- No climbing on loose stacks
- Overhead lines clear
- Bales not stacked against walls
- Others kept out of the fall zone
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
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 OSHA and eXtension.
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