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. This Maine Farm Safety Fact Sheet is part of an educational fact sheet series produced by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. For more information on farm safety, contact your county Extension office.