Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm OSHA Inspection Preparation Guide
A guide to preparing a farm for an OSHA inspection, used by owners and managers who want records, training and equipment ready before an inspector arrives.
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The steps on this page
- Gather written programs and training records
- Walk the farm and fix visible hazards
- Check guards, labels and extinguishers
- Choose a person to host the inspector
- Know your rights during an inspection
- Take your own notes and photographs
- Ask for explanations of any findings
- Correct cited items and document the fix
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
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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