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Completed by both Volunteer Livestock Checkers and Trust Staff |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| SWP Ref: 77 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Minimum number of staff/volunteers: 1 |  |  |  |\n| Significant hazards (things that could cause harm):\u003Cbr>• Working with livestock involves a potential injury from crushing, kicking, butting or goring.\u003Cbr>• The risk is greater if the animals have not been handled frequently / are not used to people\u003Cbr>• Certain hands-on jobs may increase the risk, e.g. veterinary work.\u003Cbr>• Attempting to carry out stock tasks on unrestrained livestock or with makeshift equipment is particularly hazardous\u003Cbr>• Never underestimate the risk from livestock, even with good precautions in place\u003Cbr>• Working alone without immediate support if injured / medical emergency |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Equipment / tools needed:\u003Cbr>• Mobile phone / means of communication\u003Cbr>• Livestock Check Sheet (with list of phone numbers) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required (Check the box for required PPE): |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Gloves |  |  | \u003Cbr>Face Masks |  |  | \u003Cbr>Eye\u003Cbr>Protection |  |  | \u003Cbr>Face Shield |  | \u003Cbr>Appropriate\u003Cbr>Footwear | \u003Cbr>Hearing Protection | Other – state\u003Cbr>requirement: |\n|  |  |  | \u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |  | |  | | | |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Safe Work Procedure Checklist: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 1. PRE-Operation/Task:\u003Cbr>• Assess if it is safe to travel to the site. If conditions such as snow and frost prevent this from being safe then call an appropriate member of staff as can be found on the Livestock Check Sheet.\u003Cbr>• Where needed undertake appropriate Lone Working preparations as per the Lone Working Policy. I.e. set up a buddy with information as to where you are going and expected return time.\u003Cbr>• Check that you are up to date on how many animals you are checking for and in which compartment. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\n2. Operation/Task  \n• Upon entering site assess if the ground conditions are suitable for walking over considering wet areas, frost and slopes. Make your way over to where the animals are on site. Before entering the compartment, consider if checks can properly be done from outside of the compartment given their position (particularly for wet sites and working with cattle) .  \n• Do not enter the compartment if animals seem at all agitated or are moving around quickly or the terrain is unsafe underfoot. Do not allow your dog to enter any compartment with livestock in, with the exception of Long Deans where your dog must be on a short lead and kept at least 5m away from any livestock.  \n• Flocks of sheep can be called over by shaking a container of sheep nuts to make a rattling noise and by calling the animals. Once the sheep begin approaching calling and shaking should stop so as to prevent them becoming overly excited.  \n• Avoid touching animals and their drinking water.  \n• If you must enter the compartment to undertake a check, ensure that all animals are aware of your presence by calmly calling or whistling before approaching the group. When approaching and moving around animals, keep your distance and walk steadily without any jerking movements so as not to startle them. Visually check for each item on the Livestock Check Sheet.  \n• Some cattle can be reluctant to stand when lying down. Only encourage animals to stand if they appear otherwise well and are not breathing or drooling excessively. 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