Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Sheep Handling Safety Checklist
A sheep handling safety checklist for farm workers to confirm pens, restraint methods, footing, and hygiene before shearing, trimming, or moving sheep.
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What is on this checklist
- Pens and gates in good repair
- Footing is dry and safe
- Handling area is quiet
- Rams treated with caution
- Flock moved with a leader
- Use a tipping or catch pen
- Gloves and boots worn
- Hands washed after handling
- Lifting methods reviewed
- Children kept out
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
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 eXtension and CDC.
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