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Manual Handling on Farms Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist assists farmers, farm workers, stockpersons and agricultural contractors in safely managing manual handling tasks on farms. It guides you through essential steps to assess, plan and execute lifts of feed, bales, livestock and other heavy items while minimising the risk of injury.

Use this checklist for:

  • Assessing the weight and stability of loads such as feed sacks, hay bales and animal pens
  • Ensuring appropriate use of mechanical aids and team‑lift procedures
  • Checking that the work environment is clear, dry and suitable for safe handling
  • Verifying that workers are trained, competent and equipped with suitable PPE

How to use: complete each question on the day of the task, marking Yes, No or N/A. Any “No” or “N/A” answer should trigger corrective action before work proceeds. Record observations in the incident log and review the checklist regularly to improve practice.

Benefits: promotes a systematic approach to manual handling, reduces the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries, supports compliance with legal duties and improves overall farm productivity.

Legal compliance: following this checklist helps meet the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, supports the duty to carry out suitable risk assessments and demonstrates good practice to inspectors.

Fully editable and shareable. The format can be adapted to suit the specific needs of your farm or agricultural business.

Compliant with: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

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Checks covered in this Manual handling of feed sacks, bales, livestock, and farm equipment checklist

This Manual handling of feed sacks, bales, livestock, and farm equipment safety checklist template covers 16 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 manual handling risk assessment been carried out for the task?
2Are workers trained in safe manual handling techniques?
3Is the load weight within safe limits for a single person?
4Are team lifts planned with clear communication?
5Are mechanical aids such as trolleys, pallet trucks or lifting straps available and maintained?
6Is the handling route clear of obstacles, uneven ground and slip hazards?
7Are ground or floor conditions dry and stable for the handling activity?
8Are loads stable and securely packaged before moving?
9Is appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, safety boots, back support) provided and worn?
10Are workers instructed to use correct lifting posture, keeping the back straight and bending the knees?
11Is there a limit on the number of lifts per shift to avoid fatigue?
12Are any hazardous substances such as feed additives or chemicals being manually handled with appropriate controls?
13Is weather (wet, icy or extreme heat) considered when planning manual handling tasks?
14Are emergency procedures for manual handling injuries communicated and accessible?
15Is there a system to report and record manual handling incidents?
16After handling, is the area returned to a safe condition with loads stored properly?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

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Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

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How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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