Title Page
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Site conducted
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
1.0 Livestock yards
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1.1 Yards Inspected
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1.2 Are fences and rails in a stock proof condition and hazard free?
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1.3 Are gates in good condition, can be secured open or closed, swung clear of the ground, slam locks or latches in place?
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1.4 Are personal access gates available into yards to access animals that might have gone down or are jammed?
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1.5 Are there escape routes or safe areas for workers in the drafting or forcing yards
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1.6 Is the loading ramp in good condition, can be secured in place, raised and lowered safely?
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1.7 Does the ramp have a catwalk of 1-1.5m minimum width on at least one side?
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1.8 Does the crush have a split vet gate, solid to the ground, have adequate head clearance, quick release gates?
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1.9 Are there any projecting bolts, nails or wire that could injure workers or stock?
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1.10 Are the yards free from holes, boggy areas, debris and rubbish?
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1.11 Is adequate shade over the working high frequency areas available for workers?
2.0 Shearing Sheds
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2.1 Are there adequate extinguishers in the shed?
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2.2 When were the extinguishers last serviced?
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2.3 Is there an adequate first aid kit present and stocked?
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2.4 Are floors in good condition, no holes or trip hazards, stairs with handrails over 1m
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2.5 Are moving parts on overhead gear guarded or out of reach from workers, portable units secure with joint guards fitted to all joints?
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2.6 Is there an emergency stop controls fitted which is signposted and easily reached?
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2.7 Is the on/off rope easily reached without twisting or obstruction?
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2.8 When were the electrical leads last tested?
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2.9 Are there any electrical hazards present? RCD's in the switchboard?
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2.10 Does the wool press have safety bars or guards in good working order?
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2.11 Are yards in shed in good working order with battens running towards the catching pen gate to assist with dragging?
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2.12 Are hygiene practises and amenities for workers adequate?
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2.13 Any hazards identified in outside yards?
3.0 Working with Horses
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3.1 Do helmets meet AS/NZS -3838 for horse riding
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3.2 Are bridles, bits, saddles, girth straps, stirrup leathers in good repair?
4.0 Hazardous Substances
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4.1 Is there a chemical register or manifest, available for emergencies and regularly kept up to date?
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4.2 Do workers have up to date chemical user qualifications?
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4.3 Are SDS's available and less than 5 years old?
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4.4 Is the chemical store, locked, well ventilated, adequately bunded, exits clear, tidy with appropriate signage in place?
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4.5 Is there a spill kit present?
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4.6 Is there adequate PPE including respirators, eye protection, gloves, overalls, for mixing and application?
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4.7 Are there adequate DCP fire extinguishers in place that have been serviced within the last 6 months?
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4.8 Is there a working emergency shower and eye wash and a fully stocked first aid kit present?
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4.9 Are all containers labelled correctly, chemical classes and packaging group separated and empty containers adequately disposed of?
5.0 Plant & Machinery Equipment includes: Tractors, Headers, Spray rigs, Pickers, Trucks, Utes, Quad bikes, Side by sides, Motorbikes and Forklifts.
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Equipment Inspected
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5.1 Are tractors fitted with ROPS and where appropriate FOPS?
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5.2 Are all appropriate guards including manufactures guards in place and in good condition?
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5.3 Are access steps and platforms available, in good condition and free from mud/oil etc?
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5.4 Are PTO shaft and universal guards in place and in good condition?
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5.5 Do machines have adequate power outlet coupling (POC) guards attached to them?
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5.6 Do machines have adequate power input coupling (PIC) guards permanently attached?
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5.7 Are adequate first aid kits and Fire extinguishers in place and serviced?
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5.8 Are radios and communication devices available and working?
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5.9 Are vehicles registered?
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5.10 Are safety devices such as lights, reversing alarms, seat belts in good working order?
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5.11 Have staff been inducted and trained on equipment?
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5.12 Are motorbike helmets in good working order and roll bars fitted?
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5.13 Do post drivers have hammer, drive belts, pulleys, chains, sprockets and drive shafts guarded?
6.0 Silos and Grain Handling
Silos, Field Bins, Chaser Bins, Mother Bins, Augers, Vacuums Equipment inspected
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Items
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6.1 Do silos have ladder stops , locked ladder cages or ladders raised to 2m to prevent unauthorised access?
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6.2 Are steps and ladders in good condition?
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6.3 Is confined space signage in place and adequate training and equipment available for workers if they are required to enter confined space?
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6.4 Is there working from heights equipment and training provided for workers?
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6.5 Do silos have remote lid lifters and sight glasses in place to limit the need for workers to climb silos?
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6.6 Are drive belts, sprockets, drive shafts, chains and pulleys on augers adequately guarded to prevent contact with body arts and clothing?
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6.7 Is the auger fixed inner guard bars (75 * 75mm) and removable outer guard (100*100mm) mesh in place? (Recommended 120mm between guards)
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6.8 Is the emergency stop control adjacent to the auger I let?
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6.9 Is wire rope fastened and in good condition and winch is guarded to prevent hand being caught between drum and rope?
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6.10 Is the jockey wheel fitted and all wheels and tyres in good condition to aid manoeuvrability?
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6.11 Do mother bins have adequate sight glasses, ladders, PTO and chain or belt guards in place?
7.0 Fuel Storage
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Fuel Storage Sites Inspected
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7.1 What is the total ULP storage capacity on farm?
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7.2 What is the total diesel storage capacity on farm?
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7.3 Are there adequate DCP or foam fire extinguishers in place which have been serviced within the last 6 months.
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7.4 Are tanks adequately bunded? AS 1940B -1993: The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
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7.5 Are hoses and bowsers in good working order?
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7.6 Are tanks clearly labelled with contents and SFL?
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7.7 Are ground fillers and sight tubes available and in good order?
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7.8 Do underground tanks exist?
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7.9 Is there safe access to fuel storage facility
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7.10 Is the tank supporting structure sound and stable?
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7.11 Are ignition sources 15m away from fuel storage ?
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7.12 Do tanks have Hazchem signage and product identification
8.0 Pump sites
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Pump Sites Inspected
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8.1 Are Drive shafts, belts and moving parts guarded?
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8.2 Is there adequate signage to warn of excess noise at their site?
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8.3 Does the access and layout of the site allow workers to keep away from moving parts and drive shafts?
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8.4 Is there clear access and egress to the site?
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8.5 Are there any electrical hazards?
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8.6 Is the fuel tank adequately bundled, SFL marked, contents markers and sight tube in place?
9.0 Workshop
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9.1 When we're the electrical leads and tools last tested? (Within the last 12 months)
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9.2 Is an RCD installed on the switchboard or are portable ones being used?
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9.3 Are necessary guards fitted to equipment?
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9.4 Are welding screens in place?
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9.5 Are oxyacetylene cylinders vertical and secured in place, working gauges, flashback protection?
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9.6 Is lifting equipment available such as hoists/slings/chains/trolleys available with SWL marked?
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9.7 When was the hoist last tested? (Within last 12 months)
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9.8 Are lockout tags available and being used correctly?
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9.9 Are appropriate warning signs in place and necessary PPE available and in good condition?
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9.10 Is there adequate first aid and hygiene equipment available for workers?
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9.11 Are adequate and appropriately serviced fire extinguishers available?
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9.12 Are safety cages or restraint devices available for repair of tyres?
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9.13 Is the compressor guarded, well maintained and all pneumatic equipment in good condition?
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9.14 Is the workshop clean and tidy?
10.0 Flammables Hazardous Chemicals>Storage flammable combustible substances Agricultural And Veterinary Chemicals www.apvma.gov.au
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10.1 Is there a dedicated and appropriately signposted flammable store, located away from any ignition sources?
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10.2 Are there DCP or foam fire extinguishers located near by and have they been serviced within 12 months?
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10.3 Are LPG gas cylinders adequately secured or disposed of?
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10.4 Is there adequate facilities to store new and waste oil?
11.0 Infrastructure and Roads
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11.1 Are roads safe to travel on and free from excessive holes or corrugation?
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11.2 Are channel crossings, stock grids or other hazards adequately marked and visible day and night?
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11.3 Are power lines clearly marked with signs or markers where roads travel beneath them?
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11.4 Where roads pass beneath power lines, are they high enough for equipment and vehicles to safely pass?
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11.5 Are any power lines near loading ramps or loading areas? If so are they adequately marked with signs or markers?
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11.6 Are stay wires of power poles flagged or marked?
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11.7 Are underground power lines or cables clearly marked?
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11.8 Are roads that intersect with or cross main roads or highways clearly signposted with stop or give way signs?
12.0 Amenities Meal rooms, toilets, wash areas, safety and emergency equipment
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12.1 Are there adequate, clean toilet Seat?
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12.2 Is there a clean and maintained meal room available for workers with drinking water?
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12.4 Is there a designated and signposted emergency evacuation point?
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12.5 Are adequate communication devices, emergency equipment or procedures available for isolated or remote workers?
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12.6 Is there an emergency plan developed for the farm and is it available to workers and visitors?
13.0 Accommodation for Workers Homestead, houses and quarters
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Buildings Inspected
Buildings inspected
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13.1 Are smoke detectors adequately installed and working?
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13.2 Are fire extinguishers available and fire blanket in kitchen?
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13.3 Is adequate drinking water, toilets, sanitation materials, laundry, showers available?
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13.4 Are RCD and circuit breakers available on switchboards?
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13.5 Is adequate lighting, ventilation, heating and cooling available ?
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13. Is accommodation clean?
14.0 Airstrips
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14.1 Is the strip clear of obstacles?
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14.2 Are there adequate warning markers and signage for power lines and runway perimeters?
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14.3 Is the windsock in good condition?
15.0 Firearms
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15.1 Are firearms stored correctly in locked gunsafe?
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15.2 Is ammunition stored separately from firearms?
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15.3 Are staff who use firearms licensed?
16.0 Diseases from Animals (Zoonoses) Hendra Virus, Leptospirosis, Q Fever, Hydatid disease? Psittacosis, Taxoplasmosis
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16.1 Have any cases of transmitted diseases been identified on farm or in the local area within the last 12 months?
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16.2 Have workers been vaccinated for any of these diseases?
17.0 Farm Signage
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17.1 Is there entrance signage notifying visitors where to attend?
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17.2 Is there speed limit signage where appropriate
18.0 Windmills
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18.1 Do the workers perform repairs and maintenance on the farm windmills?
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18.2 If workers climb windmills do they use fall protection or fall restraint devices?
