WAfarmers Animal Handling Checklist

References - Work Health and Safety Act 2020, Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, Worksafe WA guides & Publications, Farmsafe Australia, Australian Centre for Agriculture Health and Safety, University of Sydney and other relevant documentation available across Australia.<br>Disclaimer - The information provided in this document is not a service as provided by Section 26A Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and can only assist you in the most general way. This document does not replace your statutory requirement or legislation obligations under any relevant state and territory legislation that you are responsible for. WAFarmers or Preplan Pty Ltd is not liable in any form resulting from any action taken or reliance made by you on the information or material contained in this document which is of a general nature. Before relying on the material, users should carefully make their own assessment as to its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes, and should obtain own independent legal advice relevant to their particular circumstances. Notwithstanding anything contained therein, WAFarmers or Preplan Pty Ltd will not except or be liable in any form for any loss or other consequences (whether or not due to the negligence of the consultants, their servants or agents) arising out of the services rendered by the consultants. This document is copyright© to WAFarmers and Preplan Pty Ltd in all forms and aspects.

Yards have been checked for safety

Cattle Sheep Crush is safe and operational

Surfaces are not slippery for workers

Workers have appropriate footwear and sunwear

Gates are inspected and have working latches

Only trained sheep cattle dogs allowed to work livestock

Employees warned to never turn their back to cattle

Loading ramps are suitable for the job

Hygene regimes are observes

Vet chemicals only administered by appropriate trained people