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Lone Working on Farms Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist helps farm owners, managers and workers to control the risks associated with lone working on agricultural sites. It guides you through the essential steps before, during and after a task when a person is working alone, ensuring that safety arrangements are in place and that any incident can be dealt with promptly.

Use this checklist for:

  • Checking that communication and check‑in arrangements are established
  • Verifying competence, training and fitness of the lone worker
  • Confirming that emergency contacts, shelter and rescue plans are ready
  • Ensuring PPE, equipment and hazardous substances are managed safely

Before each task the responsible person should confirm that a specific risk assessment has been completed, that the agreed check‑in schedule matches the duration and location of the work, and that reliable communication equipment (mobile phone or radio) has been tested. The worker must wear the required PPE, ensure any machinery is inspected and that livestock or other animals are secured to prevent unexpected approaches.

Use the checklist at the start of each shift or before any isolated activity. Record the answers on a simple paper form or digitally, and keep the completed records for at least the period required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Regularly review the completed checklists to identify trends, update risk assessments and improve safety procedures on the farm.

Fully editable and shareable – adapt the questions to suit your specific farm operations. Compliant with: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

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Checks covered in this Lone working tasks on farms such as livestock handling, field work, and machinery operation checklist

This Lone working tasks on farms such as livestock handling, field work, and machinery operation safety checklist template covers 19 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 the lone worker received training on lone working procedures?
2Is a risk assessment for the specific task completed and available?
3Has the worker been authorised to perform the task?
4Is the worker's competence and fitness for the task confirmed?
5Is a check‑in schedule agreed and documented?
6Is a reliable method of communication (mobile, radio) available and tested?
7Is the agreed check‑in frequency appropriate for the task and location?
8Are emergency contact numbers and the nearest medical facility clearly displayed?
9Is the location of the nearest shelter or safe area identified?
10Is the weather forecast reviewed and suitable for the planned work?
11Are any high‑risk activities (e.g., operating tractors, handling chemicals, working at height) limited or supervised?
12Is personal protective equipment required for the task available and being worn?
13Are any hazardous substances (e.g., pesticides, fuels) stored securely and used according to COSHH?
14Is the equipment (tractor, mower, power tools) inspected and in safe working order?
15Are guards, safety devices and ROPS on machinery inspected and functional?
16Is the work area free from unnecessary obstacles and clearly marked?
17Are livestock or other animals secured to prevent unexpected approach?
18Is a plan for evacuation or rescue in case of incident established?
19After the task, has the worker reported completion and any incidents?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

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