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Sheep Handling and Race Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist is designed for farmers, stockpersons and agricultural contractors who conduct sheep handling races on their property. It provides a systematic approach to ensure the safety of livestock, handlers and bystanders during race operations.

Use this checklist for:

  • Assessing the condition and safety of the race pen before use.
  • Verifying that all equipment, gates and barriers are secure and functional.
  • Ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn by handlers.
  • Confirming that dogs and other livestock are controlled and cannot enter the race area.
  • Checking that emergency procedures and first‑aid provisions are in place.
  • Confirming that a risk assessment has been completed and communicated.

How to use: Review each question before the race begins, answer Yes, No or N/A, and take corrective action for any negative responses. Keep the completed checklist on site for reference and for any required inspections.

Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The checklist follows best practice guidance for livestock handling and reflects the duties set out in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. It is fully editable and shareable, allowing customisation to suit the specific layout of your farm and the number of sheep involved.

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Checks covered in this Conducting a sheep race/handling operation on a farm, including moving animals through a race pen, loading and unloading, and ensuring safety of animals, handlers and bystanders. checklist

This Conducting a sheep race/handling operation on a farm, including moving animals through a race pen, loading and unloading, and ensuring safety of animals, handlers and bystanders. safety checklist template covers 15 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.

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1Is the race pen surface even and free of slippery substances?
2Are all gates and doors in the race pen securely locked and operable?
3Is the race area adequately lit for the time of operation?
4Are dogs or other livestock restrained or kept away from the race area?
5Is the handler positioned downwind of the sheep to minimise stress?
6Are safety boots and appropriate gloves worn by all handlers?
7Is the race length appropriate for the number and type of sheep being handled?
8Are emergency stop points and a first‑aid kit readily accessible near the race area?
9Is the area clear of crush points, protruding objects or low overhead hazards?
10Has a risk assessment been completed and communicated to all participants before the race?
11Have all handlers received specific training on livestock handling and race safety?
12Is there a written permit or approval for the race activity where required?
13Is the weather forecast suitable for the race, with no extreme conditions expected?
14Are all handling equipment such as chutes and loading ramps inspected and free of defects?
15Are any substances like cleaning chemicals or feed stored away from the race area to prevent contamination?

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