Entanglement may result in loss of limb or even death. Alert operators develop a habit of shutting off the power before leaving the driver's seat. Never stand behind or under the discharge spout of an operating crop harvester. Hard objects coming out of the spout become dangerous projectiles. Completely stop the harvester before hooking up wagons to avoid being hit by objects from the spout.
Fire is a hazard in the field, particularly during cereal grain harvest.
Every piece of powered equipment should carry a fire extinguisher. Do not allow children around machinery. Far too many tragedies occur when youngsters end up in the path of equipment and operators have a restricted view. Safe harvests begin with the prevention of accidents. Watching the weather and making sure equipment is in the proper working order will help bring in a crop in good condition.