Maintenance of your fertilizer warehouse and machines

As fertilizer is very sensitive to weather, daily maintenance of the equipment is vital to a smooth efficient operation. Here we share some advices and tips on how you can maintain your fertilizer business:

1. Team: It is important to have a daily team planning meeting:
   1. Stock count must be performed before the start of every shift;
   2. Problems will be raised and a plan implemented;
   3. Best practices.
2. Housekeeping: an often overlooked function
   1. The floor must be kept clean throughout the shift;
   2. Tractors and other equipment must be cleaned every day when operation is finished, fertilizer is corrosive;
   3. The storage area of bagged fertilizer has to be dry and organized to maintain the quality of fertilizer.
3. Safety: is everyone’s responsibility
   1. All shifts should start with a Toolbox safety talk where employees are reminded of the importance of safety;
   2. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) can be handed out and checked;
   3. Any new risks that have been identified should also be communicated to employees.
4. Machines: Look after your equipment:
   1. At the start of the shift equipment checklists will need to be completed and signed off and filed;
   2. Checklists are a proactive management of maintenance and allow us to be aware of small faults as they occur;
   3. Keep your fertilizer machine always clean.

These simple steps will ensure that each day starts correctly.

If you need fertilizer services to your business, contact us by bagtech@bagtechint.com