Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Manure Storage Safety Checklist
A manure storage safety checklist for operators to confirm ventilation, fencing, signs, and entry rules around pits, lagoons, and tanks before agitation or pumping.
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What is on this checklist
- Warning signs posted
- Fence or cover in place
- Ventilation running before agitation
- Gas detector tested
- People and animals out of buildings
- Entry only by trained workers
- Rescue equipment available
- Pump and PTO guards fitted
- Weather and wind checked
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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