Irrigation System Inspection

1. Was the irrigation system installed properly by qualified personnel?

2. Is Irrigation equipment well-maintained and inspected on a regular basis to ensure safe operation?

3. When necessary, are workers using either an appropriate anchored ladder or stable lift device to perform maintenance on an irrigation system?

4. Are there lockout tagout procedures in place and practiced when performing maintenance or repairs?

1. Are workers trained on all potential causes of injury or death prior to working on or around irrigation systems?

2. Are workers dressed in appropriate clothing...no jewelry, no long hair, no loose clothing...etc.?

3. Are employees dressed appropriately based on the environmental conditions (heat/cold/wet)?

4. Are all workers wearing head protection, i.e. hard hat, when necessary?

5. Are all workers wearing hearing protection, i.e. earplugs/earmuffs, when necessary?

6. Are all workers wearing eye protection, i.e. safety glasses, when necessary?

7. Are all workers wearing hand protection, i.e. appropriate gloves, when necessary?

8. Are all workers wearing appropriate footwear?

9. Are workers aware of all electrical disconnects onsite?

1. Was the weather forecast checked to ensure that there were no signs of inclement weather, such as electrical storms or high winds?

2. Is the area free of hazards or other obstructions, such as overhead power lines, farm equipment or vehicles, energized equipment...etc? This is especially important when working with self-propelled irrigation machines.

3. Has the area been inspected for missing electrical enclosure covers or exposing live electrical parts?

4. Has the equipment been tested by qualified personnel using a voltmeter?

5. Irrigation equipment is visually inspected for signs of structural collapse, loose or missing bolts, corrosion, or any other signs of damage that may impact the structural integrity of the system?

6. Are all safety guards on moving and rotating parts present, functioning properly and free of any damage or defects?

7. Fuel storage tanks and lines are inspected for any leaking fluid?

8. Fuel storage containers are marked appropriately and stored in approved containers?

1. Does electrical wiring meet the requirement put in place by the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

2. Are all motors and equipment that could start automatically, labeled with the appropriate safety signage to alert workers of the hazard?

3. Is the electrical disconnect located within sight and within 50 feet of the equipment that turns off the electrical power?

4. Does electrical equipment have at least 30" of clear working space?

5. Are electrical conductors within an enclosure, conduit, or a jacketed cable?

6. Is the irrigation machine and equipment properly grounded?

7. Do electrical enclosures remain closed at all times, except during inspection, maintenance, or repair.