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Crop Sprayer Pre-Use Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This crop sprayer pre-use safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps farmers and agricultural workers ensure their sprayer is safe and compliant before any pesticide application.

It covers all essential checks for safe operation, including equipment condition, operator competence, environmental suitability, chemical handling, personal protective equipment and emergency provisions. The checklist aligns with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and HSE guidance on pesticide use.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use equipment checks – verify the sprayer and its components are fit for service.
  • Site safety briefings – confirm weather, overhead hazards and exclusion zones are suitable.
  • Record‑keeping and compliance – document that all safety steps have been completed before spraying.

When using the checklist, answer each question with Yes, No or N/A, record the response on the form and take immediate corrective action for any No answer before operating the sprayer. Keep the completed checklist on site as evidence of compliance with COSHH and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, and refer to it during safety audits.

The checklist also supports routine maintenance planning by highlighting equipment issues before they lead to breakdowns, helping to keep the sprayer in optimal working condition throughout the season.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your farm, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

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Checks covered in this Crop Sprayer Pre-Use Inspection checklist

This Crop Sprayer Pre-Use Inspection safety checklist template covers 22 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment for the pesticide application been completed and communicated to the operator?
2Is the operator trained and competent to use the crop sprayer and handle the chemicals?
3Is the sprayer registered and certified under the National Sprayer Testing Scheme?
4Is the sprayer calibration certificate up to date and within the required interval?
5Is the weather suitable – wind speed below the safe limit and no forecast of rain?
6Are overhead power lines or other hazards clearly identified and a safe distance maintained?
7Is the ground level and stable where the sprayer will be positioned?
8Is the tank free of visible leaks, corrosion or damage?
9Is the pump operating smoothly without abnormal noises or vibrations?
10Are all hoses, fittings and connections free of cracks, kinks or leaks?
11Is the boom free of dents, cracks or excessive wear?
12Are all nozzles clean, unclogged and correctly matched to the intended spray pattern?
13Is the pressure gauge functional and set within the recommended range?
14Is the agitator working and securely fastened?
15Are safety interlocks, emergency stop and isolation valves operational?
16Is the correct Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, goggles, respirator, coveralls, boots) available and being worn?
17Are the chemicals to be applied covered by a current Safety Data Sheet and correctly labelled?
18Is the correct mix ratio prepared and recorded on the sprayer?
19Is a spill containment kit and eye‑wash station readily accessible nearby?
20Are exclusion zones and signage in place to protect by‑standers and livestock?
21Are first‑aid provisions and emergency contact details clearly displayed?
22After use, is the sprayer emptied, caps secured, cleaned and stored safely?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

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Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

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