Feed delivery
There Is there clear and safe access for delivery trucks to and away from storage area
Delivery truck drivers made aware of site speed limits and other hazards and safety requirements?
Delivery truck drivers required to sign into and out of property
A forklift or other lifting device available to unload feed and minimise manual handling
There is a designated person(s) for unloading and storing feed
All forklift and machinery operators are trained/ licensed
The unloading area free of regular traffic and/or pedestrian movement
The unloading area is level
Feed storage
The feed storage shed waterproof and well ventilated
There is adequate access for loading and removing feed
There a forklift or other machinery/ lifting aids available to minimise manually lifting
All operators required to move feed trained/ licensed in the operation of forklift/ other machinery
Feed is stacked in a way that is stable, avoids potential for collapse and provides safe access
There are control procedures to control vermin
Machinery or lifting aids / equipment provided and used to minimise manual handling
There Is appropriate crush or fall protection when opening bulk bags
There are hand rails and fall protection on feed equipment when climbing when loading or delivering feed
There are kick rails in appropriate places on feed equipment
Feeding stock
The feeding system can be operated safety whilst driving
The feed vehicle is designed for safe and easy access to all areas of farm during all weather
Provision is made for safe feeding during wet weather
Operators are trained in the safe operation of feeding equipment
All operators are trained and licensed to operate feed vehicles
All roads are maintained to a safe level that allows safe access for feeding
Pre-operational checks carried out on feed vehicles prior to feeding
Feed vehicles are regularly maintained and services are recorded
Additional Hazards
Policy and Practice
All workers been trained for feed handling, loading and delivery
All workers involved in feed handling, loading and delivery received a safety induction for safe feeding practices
There is a known and observed rule that children are not permitted near feed storage areas or in feed vehicles
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Version 1.2 2012