Keep to the right and pull over to let traffic pass. Signal all turns and make sure no one is passing when turning left. Pull completely off the road if something goes wrong. Awareness Fatigue often is an operator s most common physical problem. Long workdays and the pressure associated with baling and forage harvesting can be tiring.
Fatigue can slow reaction time, impair memory, and even cause hallucinations.
Safety breaks, which include stretching, breathing deeply, and periodically walking around, can help prevent the effects of fatigue or boredom. If you feel drowsy, stop and have a cup of coffee or soup. If you still feel drowsy, discontinue operations that need your full attention. Large round baling is a good method of harvesting, storing and moving hay crops but keep safety in mind. Safety, in the final analysis, is largely a matter of common sense and patience.