Forage Safety Checklist
A safety checklist for forage operations, covering equipment, storage and field hazards, for farm owners and crews. Use it before each season or job, and keep completed copies as a record of what was checked.
ChecklistForages, Pasture & GrazingFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Machine guards in place
- Lockout practices
- Rollover protection and seat belts
- Silo and storage hazards
- Hay stacking stability
- Fire extinguishers and exits
- First aid supplies
- Training records
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
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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