Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm OSHA Compliance Checklist
A walk-through checklist for reviewing a farm against workplace safety rules, used by owners and supervisors to spot gaps before an inspector or an injury does.
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What is on this checklist
- Written safety program on file and current
- Employees trained on tasks and hazards
- Guards in place on shafts and belts
- Rollover protection on tractors where required
- Slow-moving vehicle emblems visible
- First aid kits stocked and easy to reach
- Fire extinguishers charged and tagged
- Injury and illness records kept up to date
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 U.S. Department of Labor.
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