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Risk Assessment Description:

This lambing safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps farmers, stockpersons and agricultural contractors ensure safe and hygienic lambing practices on farms.

It covers key areas such as risk assessment, competence, animal handling, zoonoses control, hygiene, fatigue management, pregnant‑worker exclusion, personal protective equipment, emergency procedures and post‑lambing clean‑up. The checklist aligns with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and relevant agricultural guidance.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑lambing preparations — confirm risk assessments, training and protective measures are in place.
  • During lambing — monitor hygiene, animal handling and worker wellbeing.
  • Post‑lambing review — ensure clean‑up, waste disposal and record‑keeping are completed.

This checklist supports compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and helps meet the duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 by providing a systematic approach to identify and control hazards associated with lambing, including zoonotic disease transmission, manual handling, and environmental risks.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A — any No response must be addressed before continuing work. To use the checklist, tick the appropriate response for each question and, where a No is recorded, investigate the issue and implement corrective action before proceeding to the next stage of lambing. Document any actions taken in the farm’s health and safety log.

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

This checklist can be incorporated into daily farm safety briefings and lambing schedules, ensuring that all health and safety considerations are reviewed before each lambing batch. Regular use helps maintain a high standard of animal welfare and worker protection throughout the lambing season.

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

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Checks covered in this Lambing checklist

This Lambing 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 specific risk assessment for lambing been completed and communicated to all operatives?
2Is a written method statement or standard operating procedure for lambing tasks available and followed?
3Are all workers involved in lambing trained and competent in animal handling and zoonoses control?
4Is a designated hygiene area with hand‑washing facilities available and used before and after handling lambs?
5Are disposable gloves and protective clothing worn when handling ewes and newborn lambs?
6Are cleaning and disinfection procedures for handling equipment and facilities documented and followed?
7Is there a control plan for zoonotic diseases such as toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion?
8Are workers aware of and following protocols to minimise exposure to infectious material (e.g., using masks, avoiding mouth contact)?
9Is a fatigue management plan in place, with scheduled breaks and limits on continuous work periods during lambing?
10Are shift patterns monitored to prevent excessive working hours and ensure adequate rest?
11Are pregnant workers excluded from tasks that involve high risk of zoonotic infection or heavy manual handling?
12Is appropriate PPE (protective gloves, aprons, eye protection and, where needed, respirators) available, serviceable and worn?
13Is the lambing area free from slip, trip and fall hazards, with safe footing and adequate lighting?
14Is the lambing area equipped with adequate lighting for night‑time work?
15Are emergency contacts and first‑aid kits readily accessible in the lambing area?
16Is an emergency evacuation route clearly marked and free from obstruction?
17Is there a clear procedure for reporting and managing animal injuries or worker exposures?
18Are waste materials (placenta, off‑cuts, contaminated bedding) stored securely and disposed of in accordance with COSHH guidance?
19Are disinfectants and cleaning chemicals stored in clearly labelled containers and used according to COSHH guidance?
20Has the equipment used for lambing (e.g., shearing tools, handling crates) been inspected for damage and cleanliness before use?
21Is signage displayed to indicate restricted areas and biohazard risk zones?
22Is a post‑lambing clean‑up and decontamination checklist completed and signed off?

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