Woolshed Inspection

• Client

• Shed

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Once you have read the report could you please attend to anything that needs doing and put a copy in the folder on your shed noticeboard marked "Woolshed Checklists & Hazard Register"

SECTION 1: FAILED RESPONSES/HAZARD REGISTER

• THE FAILED RESPONSES SECTION ALSO DOUBLES AS YOUR HAZARD REGISTER.
  This you can show to anyone else visiting your shed so they are aware of the risks around your wool shed.
  
  Failed responses are items we have discovered that are hazards or require attention to ensure a safe working environment for everyone. Some of the responses listed are only there for our information e.g; oven and fridges so we know what equipment to bring with us.
  
  Hazards are not always practical to eliminate so we will work with you in any way we can to minimise any sort of risk associated with any of the items listed.

SECTION 2: ACTIONS

• These are the hazards or risks we have discovered that require attention. We ask that anything marked HIGH priority be dealt with as soon as practical to avoid possible accidents or incidents in the future.
  
  We understand it is not always economically viable to eliminate major faults so we are more than happy to work with you to discuss other options or ideas at least to minimise risk. The new health and safety at work act is all about opening up a dialogue and discussing H&S to minimise the risk to all who use your workplace.
  
  Please advise us as you complete these actions so we can update your hazard register in our Health and Safety system.

Shed Type

• Is the shed on or above the ground?

  Ground Level

  Raised

  Multi Level

• What board type does the shed have?

  Open

  Closed

  Raised

Entries and Exits

• Is the vehicle parking area safe? (Not muddy, clear of power lines, off the road)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the steps and landing stable and well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guard rails present and secure? (Guard rails required if above 1m in height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the steps and landing non slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting at Entry and Exit points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entry and exit points to wool sheds are one of the biggest causes of injury to staff (especially when stairs are involved). Please ensure there is sufficient lighting around the entry/exit as most of the time it is dark when we show up.

• Are ALL entries and exits un-obstructed and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Information

• Is the emergency information sheet displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all information available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wool Room

• Is there sufficient lighting in the wool room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor safe? (No holes or broken, worn and springy boards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floorboards level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work area free flowing and un obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Grating and Pens

• Is there sufficient lighting in the pens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all grating intact and secure? (No holes or loose Grating)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all grating level? (Make sure there are no protruding boards etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pen gates functioning safely and easy to use? (Check pulleys, wires, hinges and latches)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all protruding objects (nails, bolts, wires etc) safely secured and out of harms way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Shearing Board and Stands

• Is there good lighting on the shearing board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor safe? (No holes, broken, worn or springy boards)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Catching pen doors sprung?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the board level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all stands have a safe and workable "drag alignment"? (Check the angle of the pen to the machine)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are catching pen doors free of nails, snags etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there back pads on the doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Back pads are a good idea. They reduce the impact on shearers backs when coming out of the pens day in and day out.

Shearing Plants

• What sort of shearing plants are in the shed?

  Select Anti Lock Up Machines Newer Electric Machines Older Electric Machines Overhead Driven Machines

  • Anti Lock Up Machines
  • Newer Electric Machines
  • Older Electric Machines
  • Overhead Driven Machines

• These machines are old and out of date. They pose many safety risks to staff working on and around them. Make sure staff are aware of all dangers before work starts! Please have a talk with us and get a plan in place to start updating them in the near future.

• We thank you for having good quality, safe machines to work on.

  Yes

  No

• Old machines will not cut out in the event of a lock up! Good gear in sheds is safer and better for everyone. Please consider updating them in the near future.

• Are all plants secured safely to the wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the wiring in good condition? (Not cracked or perished)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all power points safe? (Not cracked, loose or old)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all elbow guards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the plants been serviced recently?

  Yes

  Unsure

• Regular Maintenance of machines reduces the risk of injury to staff as well as saving time with less breakdowns.
  We recommend Neil Gribben from Shear Repair for maintenance of shearing plants and presses. Phone Neil for more information on 0274954467. It is expensive getting services and repairs on older gear that still may fail! It may be more worth while updating a machine or two at a time.

• Are ALL machines fitted with a spline drive?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the spline drives look look safe? (check for chips, grease build up etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pull cords easy to reach and not frayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wool Press and working area

• What type of wool press is in the shed?

  Select Crank Down Hydraulic No Tramp

  • Crank Down
  • Hydraulic
  • No Tramp

• Is there a hoist brake installed on the press?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Installing a hoist brake on manual presses will significantly minimize the risk to staff in case the hoist handle slips is or released for any reason.

• Te Pari Industries stock hoist brakes and all other parts for presses. Visit https://shop.tepari.com/ for their online shop or contct us to get you one

• Is there a crank handle brake?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the cables/ropes safe? (Not frayed, broken etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Farmlands stock and supply cables for presses.
  Tepari Industries also supply all ropes/cables. Visit https://shop.tepari.com/ for their online store

• Are all correct pin and safety guards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the top box clear of beams/rafters when wound up and swung around?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please make sure the top box is clear of any obstructions. Move the press so it is clear to swing around unobstructed if possible, or cut beams out if necessary

• Are all power cables safe and out of the way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an emergency stop switch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the press had an electrical safety inspection recently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all correct pin and safety guards present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the press position safe? (Out of other workers way etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient lighting around the press?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor area around the press safe? (No holes etc, especially in high traffic areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hygiene & Facilities

• Does the shed have a separate "smoko" room or area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the smoko room in a clean and usable state?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a table and seating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Although this is not a mandatory requirement, worksafe have recommended having a separate area for staff to prepare and eat their food. Somewhere out of the way of the working area is good as it limits the chance of any sort of contamination to food. This could be a table or bench in one corner of the shed. Also ensure there are ample power points around the food preparation area for the various appliances we carry with us.

• Are there enough power points around the smoko area for cooking appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please ensure there are enough power points or a safe multi plug so the crew has enough points for cooking appliances

• Are there adequate washing facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the water clean and safe to drink?

  Yes

  Unsure

  No

• If the quality of drinking water cannot be determined then please consider having a water quality test done. Alternatively you may bring drinking water to the shed or let us know that we need to bring our own.

• What sort of Toilet is there?

  Flush

  Long Drop

  No Toilet at Shed

• Work Safe have said they want to see flush toilets in all wool sheds. Please consider upgrading the toilet in the near future. Our girls will really thank you for it!

• How full is it?

  Low

  Medium

  High

• Is it Hygienic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the toilet in a clean and working state?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Grinder

• Does the shed have a grinder?

  Yes

  No

• Are all cables and plugs safe and out of the way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the grinder at a safe height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safety information sign?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the grinder secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please secure the grinder to stand/bench

• Are there guards on the grinder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards are required on all grinders. Please fit guards or remove the grinder from the shed so no one can use it.

• Is there eye and ear protection provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please ensure there are safety glasses and ear plugs on hand if anyone wants to use the grinder

Electrical

• Is the Mains power switch Identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical cables safely secured and out of the way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Mains box located in a safe place? (Out of the working area)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all other electrical points safe and out of the way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

• Are there any chemicals or drench stored in the shed?

  Yes

  No

• Are the chemicals/drench etc locked away

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire extinguisher in the shed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are required in all workplaces. Please install a fire extinguisher.

• Is there a first aid kit in the shed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Although our team leaders carry first aid kits on them, we also recommend having one on hand as a back up just incase.

• Other items of concern not covered in the Audit

• Quick shed report / Comments

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• For ALL wool press parts please visit Farmlands or https://shop.tepari.com/

• For more information on shed/shearing health and safety visit:
  http://www.worksafe.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-items/safe-sheep-shearing

• Find other detailed guides at:
  http://saferfarms.org.nz/guides/safe-sheep-shearing/

• Check out the shearing/farming industries new Health and Safety tool. Go to www.tahingatahi.co.nz and follow the links to sign up as an employer/farmer. It costs $20 per year to join (we will refund the $20 for you to join). Once signed up you can “make a connection” to me and get all of your employees to connect under you for free as well. There are some really good web based health and safety videos aimed in and around the woolshed as well as a communication tool to discuss H&S matters. It is only in its infancy but with enough backing from you and us it will develop into a very handy H&S tool for all of us to use.
  https://tahingatahi.co.nz