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PTO Shaft Guard Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This PTO shaft guard safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps farmers, farm workers and agricultural contractors ensure that power take‑off shafts and their guards are safe before use on the farm.

It covers the essential checks for safe operation, including risk assessment, competence, environment, equipment condition, guarding, coupling, PPE, substances handling and emergency measures. The checklist aligns with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and HSE guidance on PTO safety, providing a practical tool to reduce the risk of entanglement, crushing or amputations caused by unguarded or poorly maintained PTO shafts.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use inspections – confirm the PTO guard and shaft are fit for work.
  • Routine farm equipment checks – verify ongoing safety of PTO‑driven machinery.
  • Training and toolbox briefings – reinforce correct guard use and maintenance.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be addressed before the equipment is operated. The checklist is designed for quick visual verification on the farm, with clear Yes/No/N/A tick boxes.

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

Compliant with: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

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Checks covered in this PTO Shaft Guard Inspection checklist

This PTO Shaft Guard Inspection safety checklist template covers 23 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 PTO‑driven task been completed and briefed to operators?
2Is the operator trained and competent to use the PTO and its guard?
3Is the work area clear of livestock, debris and other hazards that could affect the PTO guard?
4Is the PTO shaft guard made to a recognised standard such as BS EN ISO 5674?
5Is the guard the correct size and length for the shaft when the shaft is retracted and when it is extended?
6Is the guard a non‑rotating type and is the restraining device (chains) securely in place?
7Are the guard chains free of damage, correctly tensioned and not used to suspend the guard?
8Are all guard attachment bolts tight and free of corrosion?
9Is the guard free of cracks, dents, excessive wear or missing parts?
10Is the guard clean and lubricated as required and supported when not attached to the shaft?
11Is the guard stored safely away from livestock and other equipment when not in use?
12Is the PTO shaft free of visible cracks, corrosion or worn splines?
13Is the shaft correctly matched to the equipment spline (e.g., no improper adaptors used)?
14Is the PTO shaft key securely seated and undamaged?
15Is the coupling securely attached, locked in place and free of wear?
16Is the PTO shaft correctly lubricated and are oil levels within the recommended range?
17Is there any oil leakage from the PTO shaft or coupling?
18Are the PTO rotation speed indicators functional and clearly visible?
19Are the emergency stop and any safety interlocks on the equipment functional?
20Are lubricants and hydraulic fluids used with the PTO stored and handled in line with COSHH guidelines?
21Is appropriate PPE such as eye protection and gloves available and being worn?
22Are first‑aid provisions and emergency contact details readily accessible on the farm?
23After use, is the PTO shaft and guard cleaned, inspected and stored safely?

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