While Harvesting Small Grains Tom Karsky Safety procedures for harvesting small grains have unique concepts that must be learned and followed in order to ensure a safe and productive harvest. Every year new safety devices and procedures are developed to make combines and other equipment safer to operate. However, responsibility for safety remains with the operator. Each operator must be aware of hazards and remain alert to situations that are potentially dangerous. Before Starting Before attempting to start the combine the first time each season, study the operator s manual.
Regular maintenance is important.
Clean the com-bine to remove trash around the exhaust system, which can cause fires. Tools and debris on the platform or in the cab can lead to injuries from slipping or tripping and falling. Open the doors of the machine shed if the combine has been stored inside. This will prevent fumes from injuring workers. Check tire pressure each day.