Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Machine Guarding Checklist
A machine guarding checklist for farm shops and equipment to verify that shields, covers, and barriers protect workers from belts, chains, shafts, blades, and pinch points.
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What is on this checklist
- PTO shafts shielded
- Belts and pulleys covered
- Chains and sprockets guarded
- Blades and augers enclosed
- Guards fastened securely
- Damaged guards replaced
- Pinch points marked
- Guards never removed for convenience
- Emergency stops reachable
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 OSHA and eXtension.
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