QATC Yarding EAC and LPC

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1.0 Facility protection & working environment

• 1.1 Are physical barriers in place to protect key building / facility services ( I.e. hydrants, pipes etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 is traffic management signage on display indicating speed limits, loading & parking areas and restricted access zones?<br><br><br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Are security arrangements in place including fencing, lighting, restricted access signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 Are waste bins available throughout the site for general use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 Are yards constructed in a manner that allows the drainage, collection and disposal of waste without causing environmental harm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 Does the site have an operational truck washing facility?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7 Are livestock traffic ways constructed and maintained so as not to create unacceptable levels of dust, environmental contamination and be safe for people and animals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8 Is lighting adequate for the safe unloading / loading and drafting of livestock?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.9 Do any of the buildings on site contain asbestos? Is it in good repair?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.10 Are public and restricted access areas clearly signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

• Barriers should be in place to protect infrastructure from damage. Lighting should be erected high enough to eliminated shadows and be bright enough to provide good even light.

2.0 Animal welfare

• 2.1 Is water of suitable quality and quantity available for all activities in the sale yard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Are livestock holding yards / pens equipped with watering toughs?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Are feeding racks or bins and feed available for livestock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Is there a clear procedure to manage the safe and humane destruction of livestock injured on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Are guns and ammunition stored in a secure gun safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 Are persons responsible for the destruction of livestock licensed to do so?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

• Watering troughs should be accessible and minimise the potential for injury and fouling of the water

3.0 Pedestrian & traffic management

• 3.1 Are livestock loading and unloading areas clearly defined, signposted and segregated to ensure the safety of personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 is there a clearly laid out and documented traffic management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Are traffic routes clearly marked throughout?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Do ground surfaces expose personnel to slip / hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

4.0 Gates, yards & ramps

• 4.1 Are all gates, yards, ramps and equipment maintained in good working order?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Are gates fitted with safety chains or snap lock (throw) mechanisms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Are top and bottom rails positioned at an appropriate height to allow bracing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 Do railing heights meet the suggested minimum standard?<br>Top rail 1650 mm from yard surface <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 Is there potential to get hands and fingers caught in gates when opening and closing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.6 Are there pinch points where gates come in contact with rails, posts or other fixed objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.7 Do gates swing greater than 75 degrees?<br>Gates swinging 75 degrees or less create a natural safety zone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.8 Are ramp floors level and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.9 Is the ramp slope greater than 20 degrees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.10 Are ramps fitted with a suitable access walkway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.11 Are any portable panels used in the facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

5.0 Draft / pound

• 5.1 is there a safe method of drafting cattle (I.e. crows nest / overhead draft)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 is there any protection available (i.e. safety zone, posts) for employees drafting livestock via lane draft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Are vision panels in place around high through put areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 Are there protective safety areas (safety zones) and escape routes available for persons drafting livestock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 Does the operation of the overhead draft require excessive force or poor manual handling technique?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 Is there a suitable ladder/stairs and platform to access and operate the overhead draft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

6.0 Overhead walkways / stairs & platforms

• 6.1 Are overhead walkways fitted with handrails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Do walkway handrails meet minimum safety standards?<br>(Aust. Std. Top rail 900-1100mm heigh, mid rail 400-600mm, kick board 50 - 200mm)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 Is the walkway width wide enough to enable safe access?<br>(Walkways should be a minimum 430mm wide - sale yard code of practice / 600 mm wide Aust. Std.)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 Is the walkway constructed of non slip material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 Are all access ladders secure, correct width and be non slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.6 Do platforms have safety rails in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

7.0 Plant & equipment

• 7.1 Is all plant and equipment guarded and emergency stop buttons installed where applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Has all portable electrical equipment, power boards and extension leads been tagged and tested?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 Is the plant and equipment maintained and are records available?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

8.0 Emergency response plan

• 8.1 Is there access to fire extinguishers and hose reels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 Has an emergency plan been developed and implemented for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 Is the evacuation / emergency plan displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4 Has provision been made for an emergency vehicle to access and park during sale days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Are contact numbers displayed for out of hours and emergency events?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

9.0 Dangerous goods & hazardous substances

• 9.1 Are hazardous substances used or stored on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 Are SDS available for all hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 Are hazardous substances stored in a secure location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 Is placarding displayed and appropriate for hazardous substances stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.5 Is spill management equipment available for use in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

10.0 First aid, PPE & amenities

• 10.1 Is a first aid kit available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 Do contents meet potential injury requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 Are contents within use by date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.4 Is there a trained first aid officer on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.5 Is sunscreen available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.6. Are toilets and hand washing facilities available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.7 Do employees have access to water or other hydration liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.8. Do personnel working in the yarding require PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type required

• Long pants

  Select yes no

  • yes
  • no

• Long sleeve shirt

  yes

  no

• Broad brim hat

  yes

  no

• Boot type

  steel cap

  working / riding boot

Auditor guidance notes

11.0 Electrical safety

• 11.1 Are electrical equipment, extension leads and power boards tagged and tested?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 Is the switchboard or boards locked and signposted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 Do switchboards feature ELCD / RCD coverage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4 Can switchboards be isolated for maintenance related activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

12.0 Livestock procedures

• 12.1 Have all staff / students completed the livestock handling induction?<br><br><br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2. Are yards inspected monthly and the inspection documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3. Is a meeting held to discuss and review safety issues and improvements?<br>(This can be part of a broader meeting as long as it is documented)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4. Is there a process for reporting incidents/maintenance issues at the yards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4. Are there relevant standard operating procedures and work instructions that include animal welfare considerations and the humane destruction of livestock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

13.0 Cattle dip

• 13.1 is the cattle dip fenced and access restricted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Are there splash guards in place to prevent dip coming in contact with workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 Is a copy of the SDS located at the dip to assist with prompt injury management?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

14.0 Livestock selling scales

• 14.1 Are scales certified and calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Are procedures in place to ensure the accuracy of scales at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 Are records of maintenance available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes

15.0 Site presentation

• 15.1 Are facilities free of obvious signs of ground contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2. Does the site meet minimum housekeeping standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Auditor guidance notes