Prior to shearing:

• Wool growers consider how they are using wool shed for storage – ensure wool room is clear prior to shearing
• Shearing board and wool room washed and cleared prior to shearing
• Classers, pressers and woolhandlers check all fadges before putting wool in them, especially those that may have been sitting partially full before shearing begins
• Count press bars at the beginning and at end of each shearing – there should be four!

During Shearing:

• Rubbish bins provided and accessible
• Designated storage area (hooks, shelves or large containers) for personal belongings of shed staff
• Only work equipment (e.g.: fadges, brooms) in the wool room
• No drink bottles, clothing or towels stored near oddment fadges
• Remove all rubber rings and lambs purses from wool
• No smoking in wool room
• Personal hook for Presser close to wool press
• Count press bars before pinning each bale, there should be four!
• No food consumed in wool area – separate eating area is the ideal
• Supply newspaper for Bin bales – don’t use wool packs as bale dividers, download our Clip Preparation – Best Practice Guidelines

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