Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Goat Barn Safety Checklist
A checklist for spotting safety hazards in a goat barn. Use it before shows, kidding or lambing seasons and daily chores. Check each item in turn and keep the completed page with your other farm records.
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What is on this checklist
- Walkways clear of tools and clutter
- Lights and outlets in good repair
- Fire exits and extinguishers clear
- Stored chemicals labeled and locked
- Gates and latches secure
- Ladders and lofts safe
- First aid kit stocked
- Dust and ventilation checked
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
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 small farm start-up help. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Hay in the Barn, and ranching farm stories.