The Dairy Workers – Milking and Chores Safety course provides an introduction to the common hazards associated with daily chores on a dairy farm. Chore work involves a blend of physical labour, animal interaction, and equipment use, all of which present safety risks if proper precautions are not taken. This training helps workers understand those risks and the strategies they can apply to stay safe during routine tasks.

Participants learn best practices for working safely in barns, preventing slips and falls, handling chemicals, and navigating confined spaces. The course also covers safe methods for lifting, milking procedures, feeding practices, and using tools such as shovels and forks. Additional guidance is provided on cleaning routines and safe manure handling—critical aspects of maintaining a healthy and efficient dairy environment.

Chores on a dairy farm require awareness, proper technique, and an understanding of potential hazards. From milking to feeding to equipment use, daily tasks can expose workers to various risks if not approached with safety in mind. This course provides foundational guidance to help workers recognize hazards and apply safe habits throughout their daily routines.

Introduction

• Review course objectives and the importance of safe chore procedures
• Understand how routine tasks contribute to overall farm safety

General Barn Safety

• Identify common hazards found in barns and work areas
• Learn how to maintain safe, organized spaces

Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Recognize hazards caused by wet floors, clutter, and uneven surfaces
• Learn prevention strategies to reduce fall-related injuries

Chemicals

• Understand risks associated with common cleaning and agricultural chemicals
• Learn safe handling, storage, and PPE requirements

Confined Spaces

• Identify confined spaces on dairy farms and associated hazards
• Understand safe entry practices and precautions

Ergonomic Lifting

• Learn proper lifting techniques to reduce strain and injury
• Understand how to position the body safely during repetitive tasks

Milking

• Explore safe practices for milking procedures and animal handling
• Understand common hazards in parlours and milking areas

Feeding

• Learn safe practices when handling feed and using feeding equipment
• Understand the hazards associated with moving animals during feeding

Shovels and Forks

• Review safe use of manual tools in daily chores
• Learn techniques to prevent strain and contact injuries

Cleaning

• Understand safe methods for cleaning stalls, walkways, and equipment
• Learn strategies to maintain hygiene without increasing injury risk

Manure Handling & Storage

• Identify hazards associated with manure pits, storage areas, and handling
• Learn safety precautions to prevent exposure and incidents

Quiz

• Reinforce key concepts through knowledge checks

This online Dairy Workers – Milking and Chores Safety course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume training at their convenience.

A passing score of 80% is required to receive a certificate of completion. Users may attempt the course up to three times. Short quizzes throughout the program support understanding and reinforce key concepts.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate confirming their understanding of safe milking and chore practices.