Poultry Machine Guarding Checklist
A poultry machine guarding checklist for checking guards on augers, feed lines, fans and other moving parts. Managers use it to prevent caught-in injuries. It keeps the details in one place for later review.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
ChecklistPoultryFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Auger and chain guards in place
- Fan guards secure
- Belt and pulley guards fitted
- Power takeoff shields intact
- Emergency stops work
- Warning signs visible
- Guards not removed or bypassed
- Damaged guards tagged for repair
- Workers trained on hazards
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.
For more in this area, see the Homestead and Small Farm. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Midwest Poultry Federation Convention, and farming farm stories.