Contributor: Safesite Jurisdiction: OSHA
A farmer can experience a variety of walking and working surfaces during the day, which leads to risk of injury from a slip, step, or fall. Use this checklist for to inspect the following practices.
1. Wet or oily surfaces/ spills identified on the site are identified and removed and farmers wear the foot apparel appropriate for the job, such as steel toed and slip resistant boots?
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2. Are areas which have a greater risk for a slip fall (sloped terrain, feed lots, areas that are washed down on a daily basis, hay mows, ladders and equipment steps or platforms) identified and controlled?
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3. Are any temporary cables or wires that cross walkways covered?
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4. Workers avoid carrying items that prevent them from seeing any obstructions or spills?
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5. Are three points of contact used when mounting or dismounting equipment and using ladders--(1 hand / 2 feet) or (2 hands / 1 foot)?
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6. Is a snow removal and deicing program provided for parking areas and common access areas during winter months?
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