Squeeze Chute Inspection Checklist
An inspection checklist for squeeze chutes, helping operators check headgate, sides, floor, latches, and handling safety before working animals.
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What is on this checklist
- Headgate opens and closes smoothly
- Side panels and squeeze move freely
- Latches and pins secure
- Floor is solid and non-slip
- Welds and frame free of cracks
- Hydraulics free of leaks if equipped
- Neck rails and bars not bent
- Chute is anchored and level
- Handlers know safe positions
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 eXtension and USDA APHIS.
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